What is the issue?
GMP+ International has been informed regarding levels of Aflatoxin B1 in compound feed intended for dairy cattle that exceed the acceptable limits. Investigations suggest that the contamination most likely originates from the maize used in the compound feed, which was harvested in southern France in the 2025 season.
What can you do?
Be alert when purchasing maize originating from Brazil. Please consider that for maize there are minimum monitoring requirements in place, depending on the country of origin of maize and the type of processing company. For more information see TS1.7 Monitoring. This measure is intended to prevent the purchase or processing of maize and maize by-products that do not comply with the feed safety limit for Aflatoxin B1.
Details
|
Product |
Compound feed |
|
Contaminant |
Aflatoxin B1 |
|
Levels observed |
Highest reported level of 0,0105mg/kg (10,5ppb) |
|
Feed safety limit |
0.005 mg/kg (5ppb) for dairy cattle feed |
|
Suspected origin |
Maize, Product list code 1.050 |
|
Contaminant |
Aflatoxin B1 |
|
Levels observed |
Highest reported level of 0,0048mg/kg (4,8ppb) |
|
Feed safety limit |
0,02mg/kg (20ppb) for feed materials |
|
Country of origin |
Southern France |
| Status |
The relevant parties, as well as the relevant |
What to do if you are involved?
If you are involved in a feed safety incident, remember that certified companies must inform GMP+ International and their Certification Body. To do so, please use the EWS-form. You can find more information about the Early Warning System and submitting a report on our website. Previously published EWS alerts can be found on the GMP+ platform.
Why are you receiving this alert?
GMP+ International and GMP+ certified companies work together to assure and improve worldwide feed safety. Our Early Warning System enables you to do your part to prevent the further spread of contamination. If you have any questions, please call us or send an e-mail to our Helpdesk.