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Popcorn kernels - recalled due to elevated levels of aflatoxin
2 years ago •source fsai.ie
Ireland
The FSAI announced the recall of various brands of popcorn kernels from Turkey due to elevated levels of aflatoxin. These products were distributed in IrelandThe recalled products are:
- True Natural Goodness Popcorn Organic, pack size: 500 g and 5 Kg, best before dates: 31/01/2024 to 16/02/2024 inclusive, 07/03/2024 to 28/03/2024 inclusive
- Pax Whole Foods & Eco Goods Organic Popcorn Kernels, sold loose, best before date: 30/09/2024
- Your Organic Nature Pofmaïs Mafmais Souffle, 400 g, best before date: 19/12/2024
- Ekoplaza Pofmaïs, 400 g, best before date 29/12/2024
Aflatoxin is one of a group of a naturally occurring chemicals (mycotoxins) produced by certain molds. They can grow on a variety of different crops and foodstuffs, often under warm and humid conditions. Mycotoxins can cause a variety of adverse health effects in humans including cancer (some are genotoxic), kidney and liver damage, gastrointestinal disturbances, reproductive disorders, or suppression of the immune system. Mycotoxins are naturally occurring, so their presence in foods cannot be completely avoided.
Consumers are advised not to eat the affected products. Retailers are requested to remove the recalled products from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.
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