Several batches of roasted corn and beer snack mix supplied by Mogyi Romania have been recalled from stores and from customers due to contamination with aflatoxin, a substance that causes liver diseases, including cancer, the National Sanitary, Veterinary and Food Safety Authority (ANSVSA) has announced. . ).

According to information published on the ANSVSA website, supplier SC Mogyi România SRL has requested the withdrawal from sale and from customers of several batches of roasted corn due to aflatoxin contamination.

Thus, we are talking about the products Mexicorn with chili pepper 70 g (lots 231110, 231221, 240111, expiration date 10.11.2023, 21.12.2023 and 11.01.2024), Mexicorn with salt 70 g (lot 240110, expiration date 10.01.2024 ). 2024) and Beer Snack Mix 80 g (batch 240120, expiration date until January 20, 2024).

They were withdrawn from Kaufland, Cora, Metro Cash & Carry, Carrefour, Profi stores.

Customers who purchased these items are advised not to consume them and to return them for equivalent value or the same item but from a different batch.

This recall does not apply to other products sold by Mogyi Romania, including Mexican Cereal with Salt, Mexican Cereal with Chili and Snack Mix beer with a different expiration date.

Aflatoxin is a toxic and carcinogenic substance produced by certain fungi that grow on cereals and other plant products (peanuts), and consumption leads to liver damage, writes News.ro.