The Ministry of Health has issued an important recall notice that involves several lots of wholemeal rusks, potentially dangerous for the health of consumers due to a chemical risk. Four notices published on the official portal of the Ministry dedicated to food safety, all relating to products made by the same manufacturer but distributed with different brands.
The calls, issued on May 28 and published online on May 31, concern the possible presence of excessive levels of deoxinivalenolo (Don), a mycotoxin that can contaminate cereals. The substance was detected beyond the legal limits in the full flour of tender wheat used for the production of rusks. Consequently, as a precautionary measure, it was decided to remove the products affected by the shelves.
Brands and lots affected by the call
To be involved by the call are several lots of whole cooler slices distributed with the brands La FRUMENTERIA and COOP, produced by the company DPG srl in the Andezeno (TO) plant.
Products the frumitoria
Coop products
All the products were collected for a possible exceeding of the limits of mycotoxins (Don) in the integral flour used. Consumers are invited not to consume the lots indicated and return the packs to the store to obtain a refund.
What is deossinivalenol and why it is dangerous
The deossinivalenol (also known as Don) is one of the most common mycotoxin detected in cereals and derivative products, both for human and animal use. This subtitance is produced by specific mushrooms belonging to the Fusarium genus, which can develop on cereals in particular conditions of humidity and temperature.
According to AIRC (International Agency for Cancer Research), Don is not classified as carcinogen for humans, but can act in synergy with other mycotoxins, increasing the overall toxic effect on the body. The acceptable daily dose according to EFSA and the EU regulation is 1000 micrograms per kilogram of body weight.
The acute exposure to High doses of Don can cause gastrointestinal symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal pain. Chronic exposure, on the other hand, could compromise the immune system and adversely affect growth.
What to do if you have the products called
If you have purchased one of the lots affected by the call, it is essential:
For more information, you can consult the official portal of the Ministry of Health dedicated to food safety notices or contact the manufacturer directly.
