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EU audit questions Turkish approach to control mycotoxins

By Joe Whitworth on January 10, 2023

Voluntary approaches to tackle certain mycotoxins in dried figs and pistachios in Turkiye don’t seem to be working, according to the European Commission’s health and safety agency.

A remote DG Sante audit, in May and…

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Peppercorn gift set recalled over mold concerns

By News Desk on December 16, 2022

Something South African LLC of Seattle, WA, is recalling their Peppercorn Collection Gift Set because mold (Aspergillus brasiliensis) and Ochratoxin A were detected in the Malaysian Long Pepper.

The recall was initiated when the firm’s…

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WHO calls for mycotoxin data in some peanuts, cereals and spices

By News Desk on July 29, 2021

The World Health Organization (WHO) wants data on certain mycotoxins in different food products.

The first call for information covers aflatoxin in cereals and cereal-based products. This includes maize grain; flour, meal, semolina and flakes…
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EFSA: Ochratoxin A in food likely poses health risk; licorice cited

By News Desk on May 19, 2020

Ochratoxin A in food poses a health concern for most consumer groups, according to a European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) assessment.

Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a mycotoxin naturally produced by molds that can be found…
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EFSA opens comment period on Ochratoxin A health risks

By Joe Whitworth on December 8, 2019

The European Food Safety Authority is seeking feedback on work examining the public health risks of Ochratoxin A in food.

Ochratoxin A (OTA) is a mycotoxin naturally produced by fungi such as the Penicillium and…
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Most issues found with imported products in Czech Republic

By Joe Whitworth on August 7, 2019

A quarter of food products imported into the Czech Republic from a third country were non-compliant last year, according to a report.

Inspection results revealed the highest number of violations for foodstuffs imported from third…
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Researchers develop screening method to find mycotoxins in raw wheat

By Joe Whitworth on June 20, 2019

Scientists have developed a method to detect two types of mycotoxins in wheat products.

Researchers from the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) and CNR-National Council of Italy developed the method based on infrared spectroscopy…
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