Aflatoxin B1 in Argentine peanuts
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Argentina
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Aflatoxin B1 is a harmful substance that can sometimes be found in peanuts.
What's happening? Peanuts from Argentina were found to have too much aflatoxin B1. They were stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? If you bought peanuts from Argentina, you might have some. Check your pantry.
What should I do? Throw away any peanuts from Argentina. If you're unsure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Argentina · Notifier: Netherlands
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