Aflatoxin B1 and Aflatoxin Total in raw groundnuts from Argentina
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Argentina
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Peanuts from Argentina may have tiny amounts of mold poisons called aflatoxins. These poisons can make you very sick if you eat too much.
What's happening? The Dutch food watchdog found these poisons in some peanut shipments. They told stores to stop selling them.
Does this affect me? If you bought raw peanuts from Argentina recently, check the package or ask the store.
What should I do? Throw away any raw peanuts from Argentina. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating them.
🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.
🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Argentina · Notifier: Netherlands
All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.