Recall action at Penny Carcinogenic mold poison found in figs

Penny on sale: manufacturer calls back figs because of mold danger

Kavo Produktions GmbH from Seevetal in Lower Saxony has launched a recall for the article "Simply Sunny Figs (250 g)", which was produced in July 2017. In the dried figs, which were on sale at the food discounter Penny, a carcinogenic mold poison had been found.

Recall for dried figs

The Kavo Produktions GmbH from Seevetal (Lower Saxony) calls back the article "Simply Sunny Figs (250 g)", which was produced in July 2017. According to the company, the recall only affects the goods with the data printed on the back of the packaging: Lot 39677 and MHD July 2018.

Kavo Produktions GmbH calls back the article "Simply Sunny Figs (250 g)", which was produced in July 2017. The product sold by Penny has been found to be a dangerous mold poison. (Image: Iron John / fotolia.com)

Found mold poison

"As part of an inspection, the mold fungus ochratoxin was detected in a single sample of this product," writes the wholesaler.

The portal "lebensmittelwarnung.de" of the federal states and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety reports a "exceeding of the maximum level for ochratoxin A".

The company points out that the above batch should no longer be used. Other articles and other best before dates are not affected.

Customers who have purchased the corresponding product from Penny can return it for a refund of the purchase price without presenting the receipt.

Carcinogenic and mutagenic

"Ochratoxin A is classified as carcinogenic and mutagenic," explains the Bavarian State Office for Health and Food Safety (LGL) on its website.

"In addition, it is a neurotoxin, has a harmful effect on fertility and attacks the immune system. The main target organ is the kidney, "it continues.

According to LGL, the International Agency for Research in Cancer (IARC) has classified ochratoxin A as potentially carcinogenic to humans.

According to the experts, at least one animal species (mice and rats) proved to be responsible for the development of cancer. (Ad)