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Taiwan – Peanut Butter – Aflatoxin

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In Taiwan, half of peanut butter that was sampled—20 samples in all from various stores, supermarkets and online markets—were found to contain aflatoxin.

The peanut butter was tested by the Consumers Foundation (CF), an independent, non-profit organization based in Taipei, Taiwan.

All of the 10 samples that tested positive for aflatoxin did not exceed the 15 parts per billion (ppb) limit. However, the CF reminded customers that continually consuming aflatoxin-contaminated food could be extremely hazardous. They also suggested that the public immediately freeze food items immediately upon opening the packaging.

USA – FDA Recall Aflatoxin – Deer Corn

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Rural King Distributing of Mattoon, IL is recalling 205 tons of Deer Corn, because it has the potential to be contaminated with aflatoxin.

Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring mold by-product. Animals that have consumed any of the above recalled products may exhibit symptoms of illness including sluggishness, unthriftiness, or lethargy combined with a reluctance to eat, yellowish tint to the eyes, or diarrhea. Consumption of feed containing high amounts of aflatoxin can be fatal to some animals. Deer Corn was distributed to 63 retail stores in Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Tennessee, Kentucky, Ohio, and Michigan.

Deer Corn is packaged in a green, black, and brown camouflage bags weighing 50 lbs. The product UPC Code is 689139348193.

No illnesses have been reported to date.

The issue was called to attention stemming from testing by the Office of the Indiana State Chemist.

Consumers are urged to return Deer Corn to the store where they have purchased for full reimbursement. Consumers with questions may call the company at 1-800-561-1752 between the hours of 8am and 5 pm CST.

 

RASFF Alerts – Norovirus – Alfatoxin – Salmonella – Mould

RASFF – Norovirus in Oysters in France sourced in Spain

RASFF – Norovirus in Live Clams in France from Spain

RASFF – Aflatoxin in Peanuts in Slovakia sourced in China

RASFF – Salmonella in Kebab Meat in Italy sourced in Poland

RASFF – Mould in Cottage Cheese in Greece sourced in Germany

 

European Food Alerts – Salmonella, Campylobacter, Aflatoxin, Yeast

RASFF – Salmonella in Frozen Beef Fat in Italy sourced in Lithuania

RASFF – Aflatoxin in Ogi in the UK sourced in Nigeria.

RASFF – Salmonella in Turkey Breast Fillets in Denmark sourced in Poland

Denmark– Yeast Growth in Lactose Free Youghurts causing blowing

Denmark – Campylobacter in Frisee Salad

France – Salmonella in Ham Burgers in France

RASFF – Euro Alerts – Salmonella/Listeria/Aflatoxins/Moulds

RASFF – Salmonella in Beefbugers in France sourced in Ireland.

RASFF – Listeria in Meat Spread in Poland

RASFF – Aflatoxin in instant cereals in the UK sourced in Nigeria.

Denmark – Moulds in Mayonnaise

 

Aflatoxin in Chocolate

Food Production Daily

Researchers in Brazil have found high levels of the potentially lethal contaminant aflatoxin in chocolate and say constant monitoring is required.

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