Aflatoxin B1 and Ochratoxin A in diced figs from Turkey
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Some dried figs from Turkey may have small amounts of two harmful substances called aflatoxin B1 and ochratoxin A. These can come from mold on the figs.
What's happening? The Dutch food safety group found these figs in stores. They say the levels are too high and could be unsafe.
Does this affect me? If you bought dried figs from Turkey, check the package. This may include people who eat figs often.
What should I do? Stop eating the figs. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick or have questions.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Netherlands
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