The Federal Food Safety Agency (FAVV) and the food company Conserverie et Moutarderie Belge are recalling more than two dozen types of sandwiche spread after excess levels of the fungal toxin ochratoxin A were found in them. Around 30 types of spread, all of which are packaged in glass jars, are being recalled. The spreads are on sale at the Bioplanet supermarket chain and in smaller organic food stores.
Around 30 different types of sandwich spread are being recalled. They are from the “La Vache qui regarde passer les trains”, “La Délicieuse”, “The veggie family” and “Koro” brands. The spreads have been found to contain excess levels of the mould toxin ochratoxin A. As a result, the products are being recalled by the company that produces them, Conserverie et Moutarderie Belge.
Renson Raphael of Conserverie et Moutarderie Belge says that the mould ended up in the spreads through sunflower seeds. “The seeds have been supplied by the same supplier for a long time. We have never had any problems with them before, so we are also shocked. From now on, every new delivery will be checked specifically for mould”’
Both the Federal Food Safety Agency and the company that produces the spreads is asking customers not to eat them. “Return them to the shop and you will receive a refund. We will destroy all the contaminated products”, Mr Raphael said.