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Research – Aspergillus flavus and Aflatoxins
The individual consumer generally cannot control the presence of mycotoxins in the food he or she purchases, except to observe whether mold is present. Mycotoxin-producing fungi generally grow during the production and storage of plant products. The most common mycotoxins that can be present in foods are: aflatoxins, deoxynivalenol, fumonisins, patulin and ochratoxin A.
The four main aflatoxins are AFB1, AFB2, AFG1 and AFG2. These toxins are produced primarily by certain strains of Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus . Aflatoxin M1 (AFM1) is produced by mammals after consumption of feed (or food) contaminated by AFB1. Aflatoxins are tasteless, colorless, and odorless, fluoresce under ultraviolet light, and can withstand high temperatures.
New survey reveals consumer attitudes to food safety in Australia and New Zealand
A new survey has found consumers rate nutrition above other food values such as naturalness, convenience and country of origin, with almost three-quarters of Australian and Zealand consumers putting effort into maintaining a healthy diet.
The first Consumer Insights Tracker (CIT) survey run by Food Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ) has revealed consumers look for food labels that can help them identify nutritious foods and make good dietary choices.
FSANZ surveyed more than 2000 Australian and New Zealand consumers to understand their trust in, and understanding of, the shared food regulation system covering both countries.
Results from the 2023 CIT have just been released, with key findings including:
- 72% of people have confidence in the safety of the food supply, with farmers and food producers the most trusted sector in the food system (83% trust)
- 70% of people trust mandatory back-of-pack food labelling like the nutrition information panel and ingredients list, but have less trust in voluntary front-of-pack labelling such as claims about health benefits (40% trust)
- 73% of consumers reported putting effort into maintaining a healthy diet, with people looking for food labels that can help identify nutritious food
- 59% of consumers nominated foodborne illness as their key food safety concern.
The 2023 CIT report is available on the FSANZ website.
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France – COPPA – Listeria monocytogenes
Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Meats
Product brand name
AUCHAN
Model names or references
COPPA
Product identification
Batch
Sold at the charcuterie stand from May 20, 2024 to May 27, 2024
Products List
Poster_de_reminder.pdfAttachment
Start/end date of marketing
From 05/20/2024 to 05/27/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Geographical sales area
AUCHAN MAUREPAS
Distributors
AUCHAN MAUREPAS
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France – Raw milk goat cheese – Listeria monocytogenes
Product category
Food
Product subcategory
Milk and dairy products
Product brand name
The Cabrou de l’Aubrac and La Rode
Model names or references
Le Cabrou de l’Aubrac La Buche La tomette La Rode
Product identification
Batch
From 10/15/23 to 05/25/24
Start/end date of marketing
From 10/15/2023 to 05/25/2024
Storage temperature
Product to keep in the refrigerator
Health mark
FR48192011CE
Geographical sales area
Whole France
Distributors
Distrisud France Fresh Auvergne Sud Cheeses Jean Noel French cheeses Sofrose
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Belgium – Pearl Barley – pearl barley – from the Golden Lion brand – Mycotoxin – Zearalenon
Following a notification via the RASFF system (European Food and Feed rapid alert system), the FASFC withdraws from sale the product Pearl Barley (pearled barley) of the Golden Lion brand and recalls it from consumers due to too high a mycotoxin content (zearalenon).
The FASFC asks not to use this product and to return it to the point of sale from which it was purchased.
Product Description :
Product Name: Pearl Barley
Brand: Golden Lion
Minimum Durability Date (DDM): 12/31/2026
Lot number: 230601
Weight: 250g
The product was sold through various outlets, including:
| NV Kam Yuen Supermarket | 1000 | Brussels | Zwarte Lievevrouwstr. 2-4 |
| Hao Hao / Bvba Kim Phong | 1040 | Etterbeek | Avenue de la Chasse 182 |
| Raan Asia Bvba | 8000 | Brugge | Oostendsesteenweg 135 |
For any further information, you can contact the AFSCA contact point for consumers: 0800/13.550 or pointdecontact@afsca.be.
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Italy – 2 TARTARE GUSTOSE – STEC E.coli
Brand : FIORANI CS R L. (IT 592 S CE)
Name : 2 TARTARE GUSTOSE
Reason for reporting : Recall due to microbiological risk
Publication date : 27 May 2024
Documentation
Documentation
Recall model FIORANI CS R L. (IT 592 S CE) – 2 TASTY TARTARE
28-05-2024 – PDF (124.7 Kb)
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Germany – Char strips dried, salted, 750 g – Listeria monocytogenes
Alert type:
Groceries
Date of first publication:
27.05.2024
Product name:
Char strips dried, salted, 750 g
Product images:
Product image of char strips dried, salted in white product packaging
Manufacturer (distributor):
ULAN GmbH, In der Kühweid 2a, D-76661 Philippsburg-Huttenheim
Reason for warning:
Listeria monocytogenes
Packaging Unit: 750 grams
Durability: MHD 16.11.2024
Lot identification: Lot number 24121
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Germany – Various types of soft cheese from the Belrieth cheese dairy -Listeria monocytogenes
Alert type: Groceries
Date of first publication:
27.05.2024
Product name:
various types of soft cheese from the Belrieth cheese dairy
Manufacturer (distributor):
Belrieth Farm Cheese Dairy Sportplatzstrasse 102 98617 Belrieth
Reason for warning:
Listeria monocytogenes
Packaging Unit: see consumer information or see further information
Durability: see consumer information or see further information
Lot identification: see consumer information or see further information
Additional Information:
The Hofkäserei Belrieth is carrying out a voluntary recall of various types of soft cheese due to an official test result showing the detection of Listeria monocytogenes (see recall letter).
“Organic village cheese meadow flowers” approx. 800 g, best before 18.06.2024
, batch number 22042024 “Organic village cheese meadow flowers” approx. 800 g, best before 19.06.2024, batch number 15042024
, 22042024 “Organic marigold cheese” approx. 1.5 kg, best before 18.06.2024, batch number 17042024, 22042024
“Organic marigold cheese” approx. 1.5 kg, best before 19.06.2024, batch number 17042024
“Belriether Blumenbrie” approx. 1.5 kg, best before 18.06.2024, batch number 22042024
Contamination with Listeria monocytogenes cannot be ruled out for the affected products.
Listeria disease usually manifests itself within 14 days of infection with diarrhea and fever. Pregnant women, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems in particular can develop severe illnesses with blood poisoning and meningitis. People who have eaten this food and develop severe or persistent symptoms should seek medical attention and point out a possible listeria infection.
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