Aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- Aflatoxins B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Some dried figs from Turkey may have tiny amounts of mold poisons called aflatoxins. These poisons can be harmful if eaten over time.
What's happening? France found too much of these poisons in dried figs from Turkey. The figs were stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? Only if you bought dried figs from Turkey recently. Most people are not in danger.
What should I do? Throw away any dried figs from Turkey. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating them.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: Aflatoxins B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: France
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