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🍎 Food FR February 5, 2024

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
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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.

🤖 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.

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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

First published
February 5, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2024.0786

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What is this product recall alert about?
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
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 5, 2024 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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