Aflatossine in pistacchi sgusciati dagli Emirati Arabi//Aflatoxins in pistachios kernels from the United Arab Emirates
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- United Arab Emirates
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Aflatoxins are harmful substances that can sometimes be found in nuts like pistachios. They can make you sick if you eat too much.
What's happening? Some pistachios from the United Arab Emirates had too much aflatoxin. Italy stopped these nuts at the border.
Does this affect me? If you bought pistachios from the United Arab Emirates, check the package. If you're unsure, do not eat them.
What should I do? Throw away any pistachios from the United Arab Emirates. If you feel sick, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} · Origin: United Arab Emirates · Notifier: Italy
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