Highlights: Highlights concerning Processed foods 14/Nov/2018 Researchers from the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute in Melbourne have published a study into gluten-free products that found 2.7% of 256 commonly purchased glutenfree products contained detectable levels of gluten. Australian study finds gluten present in gluten-free products Highlights concerning Tea (dried lvs & stalks, C. sinesis), coffee, cocoa, carobs 16/Nov/2018 A RASFF report has been released for high levels of aluminium (1910; 1782 mg/kg - ppm) in matcha powder (dried green tea) from Germany, with raw material from Japan. The product has been distributed to the following 19 countries as well as in Germany itself; Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Morocco, Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Spain, Sweden, United Kingdom and Uruguay. Aluminium in matcha powder Highlights concerning Feedstuff 16/Nov/2018 Following then highlight on HorizonScan UPDATE: African dated 13th of November 2018 regarding the Swine Fever detected detection of African Swine Fever in animal in animal feed in
Page 2 of 11 feed, the Chinese animal feed provider Tangrenshen Group has now reported that independent analysis has now ruled out the presence of ASF in the feed from one of its units. Highlights concerning Meat and meat products (excluding poultry) 16/Nov/2018 Two unnamed pork refrigerators in Buenos Aires and Santa Fe in Argentina have been suspended after inspections revealed the plants were operating without complying with relevant legislation. Pork refrigerators in Argentina suspended Highlights concerning Articles in contact with foodstuffs 19/Nov/2018 4 infants in Texas have been hospitalised Infant botulism poisoning linked to with Botulism poisoning after being given honey pacifiers. Honey pacifiers are pacifiers honey pacifiers that are sold containing or dipped in honey. Its is advised that children below the age of 1 should not be given honey due to the possible presence of Clostridium botulinum spores. Highlights concerning Seafood 20/Nov/2018 An increasing issue has been picked up by HorizonScan for dried and salted anchovies from Vietnam containing high levels of histamines. 5 alerts (including one RASFF alert) have been picked up since the beginning of November 2018, received from 5 different countries (Germany, Ireland, Croatia, Slovenia and Greece). Histamines in dried and salted anchovies from Vietnam
Page 3 of 11 Issues: Issues concerning Almonds including ground almonds 20/Nov/2018 Japan Aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 50 The United μg/kg (B1:44.5, B2:5.8) States detected in almonds Toyota Tsusho America Inc, Triport Road, Georgetown, KY 20/Nov/2018 Japan Aflatoxin (mycotoxin) 70 μg/kg (B1:63.8, B2:6.6 ) detected in almonds The United States Toshoku America Inc 19/Nov/2018 Italy aflatoxins (B1 = 11.43; Tot. The United not yet = 13.48 µg/kg - ppb) in States shelled almonds from The United States Issues concerning Apricots - dried 14/Nov/2018 The United States Undeclared sulphites may be Uzbekistan Golden Natural present in dried apricots Products, Inc. 9829 Ditmas Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 12336, USA Issues concerning Asparagus 13/Nov/2018 The United States Listeria monocytogenes may The United be present in asparagus States spears PictSweet, Bells, Tennessee, USA Issues concerning Beans with pods (French: P. vulgaris type), haricots verts 15/Nov/2018 The United States Tebufenozide detected in Mexico french green beans Grupo Agri Beans SA de CV, Sinloa, Mexico
Page 4 of 11 Issues concerning Breads 20/Nov/2018 Denmark plastic fragments in frozen Germany bread rolls from Germany not yet 16/Nov/2018 Denmark Plastic pieces may be pre- Unknown Salling Group sent in frozen rolls origin Issues concerning Canned foods - other 19/Nov/2018 The United States Undeclared milk may be pre-thsent Netherlands in syrup waffles in tins The Magic Touch of the Dutch MTD BV, Weesp, The Netherlands Issues concerning Canned foods - vegetables 16/Nov/2018 Spain dead insects in cans of Spain chickpeas from Spain not yet Issues concerning Chilli peppers - fresh or dried 20/Nov/2018 The United States Fipronil detected in fresh Mexico jalapeno peppers Distribuidora Del Campo Salinas, Hidalgo, Mexico Issues concerning Eggs 19/Nov/2018 Germany non-dioxin-like polychlorobifenyls Germany (92.39; 79.6; 90; 87; 61; 62 µg/kg - ppb) in chicken eggs from Germany not yet
Page 5 of 11 Issues concerning Eggs - dried/powdered 16/Nov/2018 The United States Undeclared milk has been The United detected in Unflavoured egg States white protein (manufactured by Agropur MSI, LLC) Jay Robb Enterprises Issues concerning Feed additives 14/Nov/2018 Finland fragments of bones of land Greece animals (8 %) in magnesium oxide from Greece, via France not yet Issues concerning Feed materials - other 16/Nov/2018 Germany non-dioxin-like polychlorobifenyls Germany (13; 25.5; 100 µg/kg - ppb) in mixed feed from Germany not yet Issues concerning Feed materials - soy beans & meal 20/Nov/2018 Germany Salmonella (presence /25g) Italy in soybean meal from Italy not yet Issues concerning Flour (all cereals except maize) 19/Nov/2018 Belgium rye ergot (Claviceps purpurea) Belgium (617 µg/kg - ppb rye alkaloids) in whole meal rye flour from Belgium not yet
Page 6 of 11 Issues concerning Honey 14/Nov/2018 United Kingdom honey stored in drums not Argentina suitable to contain food (rusty and greasy) from Argentina not yet Issues concerning Meat - ovine (lamb, mutton, sheep) 16/Nov/2018 The Netherlands enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (stx2- /25g) in chilled Kingdom United lamb meat from the United Kingdom not yet Issues concerning Meat, minced, ground - bovine (beef, veal, cow) 13/Nov/2018 Canada Safeway brand ground beef Canada is recalled due to pieces of metal Sobeys Inc, Stellarton, Canada 17/Nov/2018 The United States Ground beef products are recalled due to potential contamination with E. coli O157:H7. The United States Swift Beef Co 16/Nov/2018 The United States Ground beef products are recalled due to potential contamination with E. coli O157:H7. The United States Majestic Meat, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA Issues concerning Milk - bovine (cow) 20/Nov/2018 (Hong UHT milk has been recalled Indonesia Kong) due to the wrong place of manufacture was on the labels not
Page 7 of 11 Issues concerning Milk products - butter and ghee 16/Nov/2018 The United States Misleading label on pure Egypt burret ghee sham gardens food industries, Der Assafeer St, Damascus, Issues concerning Milk products - cheese 16/Nov/2018 Germany E coli may be present in raw France milk cheese Ferme Chapuis, 43120 Bas-En- Basset, France 14/Nov/2018 France enteropathogenic Escherichia coli (026H11 eae+, stx-) France in raw goat's milk cheese from France not yet 16/Nov/2018 The United States Listeria monocytogenes may be present in Ackawi cheese The United States Green Cedar Dairy, Michigan, USA Issues concerning Offal - porcine (pork, pig) 16/Nov/2018 Luxembourg prohibited substances chloramphenicol (0.45 µg/kg - ppb) and nitrofuran (metabolite) furaltadone (AMOZ) (14 µg/kg - ppb) in dried hog casings from not yet Issues concerning Other articles 19/Nov/2018 Poland migration of primary aromatic Bangladesh not yet amines (1622 mg/kg - ppm) from soup ladle from Bangladesh, manufactured in Germany
Page 8 of 11 15/Nov/2018 Spain migration of primary aro- not yet matic amines (>0.01 mg/kg - ppm) from kitchen tools from 14/Nov/2018 Italy migration of formaldehyde not yet (169 mg/kg - ppm) from melamine plates from picnic set from 20/Nov/2018 Germany migration of melamine (0.18 mg/dm²) from children's plate declared to be made from maize and bamboo from, via Belgium not yet 14/Nov/2018 Germany migration of formaldehyde not yet (141.6 mg/kg - ppm) and of melamine (3.27 mg/kg - ppm) from bamboo mugs from 19/Nov/2018 Poland migration of primary aromatic amines (1622 mg/kg - Germany ppm) from soup ladle from Bangladesh, manufactured in Germany not yet Issues concerning Pasta and noodles 14/Nov/2018 The United States Misleading label on enriched Mexico spaghetti PRODUCTOS ALI- MENTICIOS LA MODERN, Carretera Guadala KM. 3,, Zapopan, Jalisco Mexico 16/Nov/2018 Canada Undeclared egg in Ottogi Unknown not brand Jin Ramen Spicy and origin Jin Ramen Mild.
Page 9 of 11 Issues concerning Peas with pods (snap, snow, mange tout) 19/Nov/2018 The United States Tebuconazole detected in snow peas Guatemala Exportadora 8 Grados Norte S.A., 3a. Avenida 33-54, Zona 8, Guatemala, Guatemala 19/Nov/2018 The United States Tebuconazole detected in snow peas Guatemala DP INVERSIONES S.A., 6a. Avenida 'A' 20-38 Zona 1 Of. # 7, Primer Nivel Edif. Comercial El Portillo, Guatemala, Guatemala 15/Nov/2018 The United States Tebuconazole and carbendazim detected in fresh snow peas Guatemala Vegefrusa S.A., Ciudad Vieja Sacatepequez, Guatemala 15/Nov/2018 The United States Tebuconazole and carbendazim detected in fresh snow pea Guatemala Easy and Ready, S.A., Ruta Nacional 14 Km 77, Lote 1, Ciudad Vieja, Sacatepequez, Guatemala Issues concerning Peppers (sweet or bell) - fresh or dried 15/Nov/2018 The United States Monocrotophos detected in Mexico jalapeno peppers Abastecedora Grill Sa De Cv, Col. Central De Abastos, Guadalupe, Nuevo Leon, mexico
Page 10 of 11 14/Nov/2018 Bulgaria methiocarb (0.453 mg/kg - ppm) in peppers from Turkey Turkey not yet 15/Nov/2018 Bulgaria formetanate (0.123 mg/kg - ppm) in peppers from Turkey Turkey not yet Issues concerning Rice 19/Nov/2018 Greece unauthorised substances India carbendazim (0.013 mg/kg - ppm) and tricyclazole (0.170 mg/kg - ppm) in basmati rice from India not yet Issues concerning Spice mixtures/other spices, curry powder 19/Nov/2018 The United States Salmonella may be present Ethiopia in chilli powder with cardamom and salt Netsanet Exporter, Adis Abeba, Ethiopia 16/Nov/2018 Hungary Salmonella has been detect- Hungary Lidl Ma- ed in pizza spice mix. gyarország Bt, Hungary 19/Nov/2018 The United States Salmonella may be present in madras sambar masala (spice mix) India M/S Jhaveri Industries, A - 1/179 G I D C Umargam,, Umargam, Gujarat India 16/Nov/2018 The Slovak Republic - ppm) in spice preparation traces of lupin (1.32 mg/kg from unknown origin, via Austria Unknown origin not yet
Page 11 of 11 19/Nov/2018 The Slovak Republic detected in Mexican spice Undeclared lupin has been mix. Unknown origin METRO Cash and Carry Slovakia s.r.o,devínska Nová Ves 7081 17/Nov/2018 Belgium Undeclared milk and undeclared mustard in Everyday origin Unknown Nutmeg Mix (some jars filled with chicken spices). Colruyt FOOD FRAUD ALERTS Editor: Carina Hagmann (cah) Direct telephone: +45 3339 4434 Source: HorizonScan E-mail address: cah@lf.dk