Consumer Protection Department tests market peanuts and nuts: 2 cases of aflatoxin exceeding standards removed from shelves
Taiwan's Consumer Protection Department announced that two peanut powder products tested positive for aflatoxin levels exceeding standards and have been recalled. Additionally, eight online products were found to have labeling discrepancies.
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TAIPEI (CNA) -- Due to Taiwan's hot and humid climate, peanuts, nuts, and their products may develop mold and cause toxin contamination if not properly stored. The Executive Yuan Consumer Protection Department today announced the results of market tests on peanuts and nuts, revealing that two peanut powder products exceeded aflatoxin standards, and the entire batch of affected products has been removed from shelves.
The Executive Yuan Consumer Protection Department stated in a press release that in February, in conjunction with health agencies from New Taipei City, Hsinchu City, Taichung City, and Tainan City governments, they sampled 16 items from physical stores and the Consumer Protection Department sampled 16 items from online channels. A total of 32 peanut, nut, and related products were subjected to quality testing and food labeling inspections.
The Consumer Protection Department reported that in the quality testing section, peanut and its products were inspected for "aflatoxin" and "ochratoxin A"; nuts and their products were inspected for "aflatoxin." Two peanut powder products exceeded aflatoxin standards, sold in physical stores in New Taipei City and Tainan City respectively; all products tested for ochratoxin A complied with regulations.
Regarding food labeling, the Consumer Protection Department said that all physical stores complied with regulations; however, eight online products were found to be non-compliant. These mainly included inconsistencies between product net weight and nutrition labeling units, absence of content information, missing expiration dates, undisclosed places of origin, and lack of Chinese labeling.
The Consumer Protection Department pointed out that regarding the non-compliance with "aflatoxin" standards and labeling discrepancies found during the inspection, the Food and Drug Administration of the Ministry of Health and Welfare has instructed local health agencies to investigate and handle them according to law, and the entire batch of affected products has been removed from shelves. Local health agencies have also ordered food businesses to make corrections within a specified period, or notified them to recall and correct labels within a specified period, prohibiting further sales before corrections are made.
The Consumer Protection Department reminded food businesses and consumers that when selecting peanuts, nuts, and their products, they should choose those with a normal appearance and no abnormalities, and products from reputable manufacturers. After opening, products should be stored in low-temperature, dry conditions to avoid moisture and mold growth. Food businesses should regularly conduct self-inspections to ensure raw materials meet hygiene standards and should select high-quality peanut raw materials, while also paying attention to the temperature and humidity during storage of raw materials and semi-finished products. (Editor: Wu Su-jou) 1150427
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The Executive Yuan Consumer Protection Department stated in a press release that in February, in conjunction with health agencies from New Taipei City, Hsinchu City, Taichung City, and Tainan City governments, they sampled 16 items from physical stores and the Consumer Protection Department sampled 16 items from online channels. A total of 32 peanut, nut, and related products were subjected to quality testing and food labeling inspections.
The Consumer Protection Department reported that in the quality testing section, peanut and its products were inspected for "aflatoxin" and "ochratoxin A"; nuts and their products were inspected for "aflatoxin." Two peanut powder products exceeded aflatoxin standards, sold in physical stores in New Taipei City and Tainan City respectively; all products tested for ochratoxin A complied with regulations.
Regarding food labeling, the Consumer Protection Department said that all physical stores complied with regulations; however, eight online products were found to be non-compliant. These mainly included inconsistencies between product net weight and nutrition labeling units, absence of content information, missing expiration dates, undisclosed places of origin, and lack of Chinese labeling.
The Consumer Protection Department pointed out that regarding the non-compliance with "aflatoxin" standards and labeling discrepancies found during the inspection, the Food and Drug Administration of the Ministry of Health and Welfare has instructed local health agencies to investigate and handle them according to law, and the entire batch of affected products has been removed from shelves. Local health agencies have also ordered food businesses to make corrections within a specified period, or notified them to recall and correct labels within a specified period, prohibiting further sales before corrections are made.
The Consumer Protection Department reminded food businesses and consumers that when selecting peanuts, nuts, and their products, they should choose those with a normal appearance and no abnormalities, and products from reputable manufacturers. After opening, products should be stored in low-temperature, dry conditions to avoid moisture and mold growth. Food businesses should regularly conduct self-inspections to ensure raw materials meet hygiene standards and should select high-quality peanut raw materials, while also paying attention to the temperature and humidity during storage of raw materials and semi-finished products. (Editor: Wu Su-jou) 1150427
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