The German authorities and the Rewe supermarket network issued an urgent informing regarding the withdrawal of popular PICCA Dubai kind Chocolate chocolate. In tablets weighing 100 grams, elevated concentrations of aflatoxins were detected – substances with a confirmed carcinogenic effect. The product should not be consumed and should be returned immediately.
Which product was withdrawn?
As reported portal lebensmittelwarnung.dechocolate withdrawal PICCA Dubai kind Chocolate brands Machado. It's about 100 g tablets with a shelf life: September 18, 2026. The product was available exclusively in Rewe stores all over Germany.
This is another situation in fresh months erstwhile a popular food product is withdrawn due to the detection of substances that endanger the wellness of consumers.
What are aflatoxins and why are they dangerous?
The reason for the withdrawal is aflatoxins – toxic metabolites produced by mould fungi (mainly Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus). Their presence may be due to infection of the ingredients – e.g. cocoa beans – already at the phase of cultivation, transport or storage.
By European Food Safety Authority (EFSA)Aflatoxins are carcinogenicmay damage genetic materialand impaired liver, kidneys and immune system. Therefore, products with higher concentrations are immediately withdrawn from the market.
Aflatoxins are most common in:
- peanuts,
- maize,
- cocoa beans,
- spices,
- dried fruit,
- some vegetable oils.
Does the climate affect the hazard of infection?
EFSA experts note that Climate change can increase the frequency and degree of aflatoxins. Warmer and more humid conditions advance the reproduction of fungi liable for their production, meaning increased hazard of food contamination even in safe areas so far.
For this reason, European government lays down maximum permissible concentrations of aflatoxins – in both food and feed. Their overshoot results in the immediate withdrawal of products.
What if you bought that chocolate?
Manufacturer Machado calls for do not consume and as shortly as possible return it to the store. Return is possible even without showing a receiptand customers will receive a full refund.
The company's message cited by lebensmittelwarnung.de shows that:
"With long-term intake, aflatoxins may lead to cancer, organ harm and immunodeficiency".
It is besides recommended to monitor another food products, especially those containing nuts and cereals, for possible risks.
Another informing in a short time
It is worth noting that this another case of withdrawal of sweets from the German market Last time. Previously, consumers were warned about Salmonella infection in another popular chocolatestresses the importance of strict monitoring of food products and transparent information policy.
Conclusions and follow-up
The withdrawal of PICCA Dubai kind chocolate is simply a reminder of the necessity Constant control of the food supply chain, peculiarly in the context of rising climate threats and their impact on the quality of ingredients.
Supervisory authorities, specified as EFSA, must respond promptly to any suspicion of contamination, and trade networks like Rewe are obliged to inform customers promptly and remove endangered products from shelves.
This means a request for consumers vigilance and traceability of food authorities’ messages, especially if they regularly acquisition imported or natural materials from tropical areas.
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