aflatoxin B1 (20,6 ± 5,1 µg/kg and sum of aflatoxins (22,0 ± 5,5 µg/kg) in hazelnuts from Georgia
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Georgia
- Notifier
- Poland
What is this? Aflatoxins are harmful substances made by moulds. They can sometimes be found in nuts like hazelnuts.
What's happening? Hazelnuts from Georgia were found to have too much aflatoxin. Some shipments were stopped at borders in Poland and Germany.
Does this affect me? If you bought hazelnuts from Georgia recently, check the package. People in Poland or Germany may have received these nuts.
What should I do? Do not eat the hazelnuts if you have them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Georgia · Notifier: Poland
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