Aflatoxin B1 and Total Aflatoxins in dried figs
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Dried figs may have tiny, invisible mould poisons called aflatoxins. These can be harmful if eaten a lot over time.
What's happening? Italy stopped some dried figs from Türkiye because they had too much aflatoxin.
Does this affect me? If you bought dried figs from Türkiye, check the bag or ask the shop.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Italy
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