Aflatoxin and Ochratoxin A in dried figs
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} *** ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Some dried figs may have tiny, harmful mold poisons called aflatoxin and ochratoxin A.
What's happening? Italy found too much of these poisons in dried figs from Türkiye. The figs were stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? Only if you bought dried figs from Türkiye recently. Check your pantry.
What should I do? Throw away any dried figs from Türkiye. If you feel sick, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} *** ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Italy
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