Credit: ALVA
On Wednesday 19 October 2022, the Luxembourg Veterinary and Food Administration (Administration luxembourgeoise vétérinaire et alimentaire - ALVA) issued a product recall of ricke cakes (Galettes de riz 100%) from the Lima brand due to aflatoxins content exceeding the legal limit.
Aflatoxins are mycotoxins produced by certain species of Aspergillus molds which develop when the degree of temperature and humidity of the food is high. Aflatoxins are considered genotoxic and carcinogenic by the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and can be dangerous with high and repeated consumption.
The product in question comes in 130g packs and has an end date of 02/07/2023 and a lot number of R22182B.The Luxembourg food safety authorities have urged the public not to consume the product.
The product was distributed through various outlets.
