Category Archives: Visible Mould/Mold

Germany – Wittenseer IsoSport Vital lemon-cherry – Visible Mold/Mould

Lebensmittelwarnung

Alert type: Groceries
Date of first publication:

November 20, 2023

Product name:

Wittenseer IsoSport Vital lemon-cherry

Product images:

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Manufacturer (distributor):

Wittenseer Quelle Mineralbrunnen GmbH 24361 Groß-Wittensee

Reason for warning:

A microbiological abnormality has been detected, which may be manifested by mold formation on the surface of the beverage or a noticeably different odor.

Packaging Unit: 0.7 liter bottle
Durability: 09/07/2024
Additional Information:

Reference is made to the attached customer information.

Click to access Verbraucherinformation_IsoSport_Vital_Zitrone_Kirsch.pdf

Research -Modeling the Thermal Inactivation of Ascospores from Heat-Resistant Molds in Pineapple Juice and Evaluating Disinfection Efficiency of Sodium Hypochlorite and Chlorine Dioxide

MDPI

Abstract

The contamination and spoilage of heat-treated fruit juices by heat-resistant mold ascospores present significant challenges to the food industry. Understanding effective strategies to mitigate this contamination is vital for ensuring the shelf-life and microbial safety of heat-treated fruit juices. This study investigated the thermal resistance of ascospores from different heat-resistant mold species, including Aspergillus laciniosusA. chevalieriA. denticulatusA. siamensisHamigera pallida, and Talaromyces macrosporus, isolated from pineapple and sugarcane field soils. Ascospores inactivation kinetics in pineapple juice under heat treatment (75–97 °C) were analyzed using log-linear and Weibull models. Among these species, A. laciniosus displayed the highest heat resistance (δ-value: 104.59 min at 85 °C), while A. siamensis exhibited the lowest (δ-value: 3.39 min at 80 °C). Furthermore, A. laciniosus, the most heat-resistant species, showed notable tolerance to sanitizers. The most effective inactivation was achieved using 1.0% (w/v) sodium hypochlorite for 15 min. Chlorine dioxide, however, was generally ineffective and even activated dormant ascospores in some cases. The combination of hot water (65 °C for 5 min) with sanitizer increased ascospore reduction in most species but did not achieve the 3-log reduction required by the European Standard N13697. This study revealed a correlation between ascospore resistance to heat and chlorine dioxide, offering significant findings for practical inactivation strategies

Czech Republic – Pilos Eidam – grated cheese – Visible Mold/Mould

Potravinynapranyri

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Place of inspection:
Pardubice ( Belehradská 548, 530 09 Pardubice )
ID: 26178541
Food group: Milk and milk products Cheese

Pilos Eidam – grated cheese
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

In some of the inspected packages, mold colonies were present on the surface of the cheese under the intact packaging. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

Unsuitable storage temperatures of this product were not detected during the inspection. The food did not have an expired minimum durability date.

Batch: A4 361, 26/11/2023
Best before date: 26/11/2023
Packaging: plastic bag sealed
Quantity of the product in the package: 200 g
Manufacturer: Milchwerke Oberfranken West eG, Sulzdorfer Strasse 7, 96484, Moeder
Country of origin:  Germany
Date of sample collection: 6/10/2023
Reference number: 23-000808-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

Czech Republic – Highlands – Visible Mold/Mould

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Place of inspection:
Starý Mateřov ( Starý Mateřov 38, 530 02 Starý Mateřov )
ID: 27559033
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

There was mold visible to the naked eye on the surface of the product. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage. Unsuitable storage temperatures of this product were not detected during the inspection.

The food had an unknown expiration date.

Quantity of the product in the package: 1.054 kg
Date of sample collection: 26/09/2023
Reference number: 23-000838-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

Singapore – Not to consume a kind of bread product with possible presence of mould

CFS

Issue Date 7.11.2023
Source of Information Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan
Food Product Bread product
Product Name and Description Product name: BASE BREAD (Cinnamon)
Brand: BASE BREAD
Place of origin: Japan
Net weight: 81 grams
Best Before: October 23, 2023 to December 12, 2023
Seller: BASE FOOD
Reason For Issuing Alert
  • The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) through its Food Incident Surveillance System, noted a notification from the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare of Japan, that the above-mentioned product was being recalled in Japan as the product might contain mould.
Action Taken by the Centre for Food Safety
  • Upon learning of the incident, the CFS immediately contacted the seller for follow-up. A preliminary investigation revealed that the above-mentioned seller had sold the affected batch of product concerned to Hong Kong.
  • The CFS has instructed the above-mentioned seller to stop sale and remove from shelves the affected products, and to initiate a recall.
  • The CFS will alert the trade to the incident, and continue to follow up and take appropriate action. An investigation is ongoing.
Advice to the Trade
  • Stop using or selling the affected batch of product concerned immediately if they possess them.
Advice to Consumers
  • Stop consuming the affected product and seek medical treatment if they feel unwell after consuming the product concerned
Further Information The CFS press release

Enquiries about the recall can be made to the seller (hotline: +81 03-6416-8905 or email: contact_hk@basefood.co.jp) or to relevant retailers.

Czech Republic – Grana Padano – Mold/Mould

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Place of inspection:
Brno ( Netroufalky 770/14, 625 00 Brno )
ID: 45308314
Food group: Milk and milk products Cheese

Grana Padano
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

Some of the inspected packages had colonies of mold on the surface of the food, these packages had a leak at the seam of the package. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

Unsuitable storage temperatures for this food were not detected during the inspection. The food did not have an expiration date.

Batch: Lot: L35321403
Best before date: 25/11/2023
Packaging: PP with welds and printing
Quantity of the product in the package: 0.2 kg
Country of origin:  Italy
Date of sample collection: 19/09/2023
Reference number: 23-000794-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

Czech Republic – Melted sliced ​​cheese with cheddar – Visible Mold/Mould

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Place of inspection:
Olomouc ( Nemilany 308, 783 01 Olomouc )
ID: 07441690
Food group: Milk and milk products Cheese

Melted sliced ​​cheese with cheddar
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

It was a raw material for the preparation of dishes.

There were colonies of mold on the surface of the food. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

The sample was taken from the loaded package. Unsuitable storage temperatures of this product were not detected during the inspection.

Batch: L 3 136A51
Expiration date: 02/09/2024
Packaging: Unwrapped original PP/PE packaging
Quantity of the product in the package: 1.033 kg
Date of sample collection: 20/09/2023
Reference number: 23-000779-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

Italy – FORMAGGINI 280G – Mold/Mould

Salute

Brand : SAPOR DI CASCINA

Name : FORMAGGINI 280G

Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk

Publication date : 6 November 2023

Documentation

Documentation

Czech Republic – Scamorza, an Italian cheese – Visible Mould/Mold

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Place of inspection:
Pardubice ( Hůrka 1950, 530 12 Pardubice )
ID: 26178541
Food group: Milk and milk products Cheese

Scamorza, an Italian cheese
Category: Dangerous foods
Invalid parameter:

fungi visible to the eye

In some of the inspected packages, there were mold colonies visible to the naked eye on the surface of the food under the intact packaging. Food is not considered safe if it shows signs of spoilage.

Unsuitable storage temperatures for this food were not detected during the inspection. The food did not have an expired minimum durability date.

Best before date: 04/10/23
Packaging: PP foil
Quantity of the product in the package: 300 g
Manufacturer: Diano Casearia SpA, Via Cavarelli 5, IT-84038 Sassano (SA)
Country of origin:  Italy
Date of sample collection: 8/25/2023
Reference number: 23-000757-SZPI-CZ
The sample was detected by the official control of the State Agricultural and Food Inspection.

RASFF Alerts – Visible Mould/Mold – Pastry Zebra Cakes – Organic Tortilla Wraps – Cakes – Filled Biscuits

RASFF

Visible mould in pastry zebra cakes from the Netherlands in Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Spain

RASFF

Organic tortilla wraps infested with moulds from Denmark in Iceland, Germany and Belgium

RASFF

Mould growth in cakes from the Netherlands in Germany

RASFF

Mold infestation in filled biscuits from Greece in  Austria, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Poland, United Kingdom