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On February 14, 2025, the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF) reported a significant incident involving the detection of Ochratoxin A in Cocoa Products and Derivatives. This bio-contaminant poses potential risks associated with food safety and quality.
The issue originated in the Netherlands, where regulatory authorities identified the presence of Ochratoxin A in these products. The incident is categorized under Other incidents, indicating that it does not fall into the conventional categories of food safety alerts but still necessitates attention due to the implications of bio-contaminants.
Ochratoxin A is a mycotoxin produced by certain fungi, which can contaminate various food products, including cocoa. Its detection in cocoa products raises concerns for consumers and producers alike, given the importance of maintaining rigorous safety standards in the food supply chain.
The RASFF portal serves as a critical resource for tracking food safety alerts across Europe, ensuring that relevant stakeholders, including manufacturers and consumers, are informed about potential hazards. Ongoing monitoring and evaluation of cocoa products will be essential to address this incident and prevent future occurrences.
- Incident: Ochratoxin A has been detected in Cocoa Products And Derivatives.
- Date: 2025-02-14
- Product: Cocoa Products And Derivatives
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- Origin of issue: Netherlands
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- Incident Category: Other incident
- Hazard Category: Bio-contaminants
- Source: Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed portal (RASFF)
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