Aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Some dried figs from Turkey may have small amounts of a natural mold poison called aflatoxin.
What's happening? France found too much aflatoxin in dried figs from Turkey. These figs should not be sold.
Does this affect me? If you have dried figs from Turkey at home, they might be unsafe to eat.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating dried figs.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: France
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