Patulin is a harmful mycotoxin produced by fungi typically found in damaged fruits, including apples, pears, and grapes. In a recent breakthrough, researchers identified a new filamentous fungal strain that can degrade patulin by transforming it into less toxic substances. Their findings provide important insights into the degradation mechanisms for patulin found in nature, and can lead to new ways of controlling patulin toxicity in our food supplies.
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Patulin in apple juice from Denmark in Sweden
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| GTIN | Batch | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 3760136840112 | BATCH H016 | Date of minimum durability 02/10/2026 |
| 3760136840112 | BATCH H017 | Date of minimum durability 02/14/2026 |
| 3760136840112 | LOT H018 | Date of minimum durability 02/15/2026 |
| 3760136840112 | LOT H019 | Date of minimum durability 02/16/2026 |
| 3760136840112 | BATCH H015 | Date of minimum durability 02/09/2026 |
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2023-08-23
Eckes-Granini is recalling Brämhult’s freshly pressed apple juice 0.85 liters with a best before date of 09/19/2023 and Brämhult’s Immun Shot 0.3 liters with a best before date of 11/14/2023 because they may contain patulin.
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Bevovations, LLC, of Leominster, MA, is recalling certain apple cider products because of high levels of patulin.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), patulin is a mycotoxin produced by a variety of molds, particularly Aspergillus, Penicillium and Byssochlamys. Often found in rotting apples and apple products. The acute symptoms in humans include nausea, gastrointestinal disturbances and vomiting.
According to the details posted online by the FDA, the recall was initiated on June 23, 2023, and is ongoing.
The recalled products were distributed in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Connecticut and New Hampshire.
Recalled products:
Additional information:
Anyone who purchased the recalled product should immediately dispose of it and not consume it.
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Motts LLP, of Frisco, TX, is recalling 9,593 cases of Motts applesauce because of elevated patulin levels.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), patulin is a mycotoxin produced by a variety of molds, particularly Aspergillus, Penicillium and Byssochlamys. Often found in rotting apples and apple products. The acute symptoms in humans include nausea, gastrointestinal disturbances and vomiting.
According to the details posted online by the FDA, the recall was initiated on May 18, 2023, and is ongoing.
The recalled products were distributed in the U.S. in the following states: Alaska, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia and Wisconsin. It was also distributed in Bermuda and the Dominican Republic.
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Too high content of patulin in apple and strawberry puree from Belgium in France
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| GTIN | Batch | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 26080567 | 27/12/2023 | Date of minimum durability 27/12/2023 |
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| GTIN | Lot | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 3256226396817 | L9450 | Date of minimum durability 31/10/2023 |
| 3256226396848 | L9423 | Date of minimum durability 31/10/2023 |
| 3256226396831 | L9282 | Date of minimum durability 31/10/2023 |
| 3256226396862 | L9283 | Date of minimum durability 31/10/2023 |
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Presence of patulin in apple puree at a high level from France in Benin, French Polynesia, Guinea, Morocco, Saint Pierre and Miquelon
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