What is the issue?
GMP+ International has been informed regarding high levels of Aflatoxin B1 in maize originating from the United States.
What can you do?
Be alert when purchasing maize originating from the United States. Please note that there are minimum monitoring requirements in place for maize, depending on its country of origin 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 exceed the feed safety limit for Aflatoxin B1.
Details
Product(s) | Maize, Product list code 1.050 |
Contaminant | Aflatoxin B1 |
Levels observed | Highest reported level of 0.0118 mg/kg (11.8 ppb) |
Feed safety limit | 0.005 mg/kg (5 ppb) for (direct) delivery to dairy farmers. For more details about other feed products check For QM-Milch the limit is 0.0025 mg/kg (2,5 ppb) |
Status | Product has arrived in Rotterdam, and it is in process of being transshipped to |
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 allows you to play your part in preventing the further spread of contamination. If you have any questions, please call us or contact to our Helpdesk.