Aflatoxin B1 in basmati rice from Pakistan, via the Netherlands
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- cereals and bakery products
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- unknown origin
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Aflatoxin B1 is a harmful substance sometimes found in rice. It can come from moldy crops.
What's happening? Some basmati rice from Pakistan, sold through the Netherlands, had too much aflatoxin B1. Germany found this and told other countries.
Does this affect me? If you bought basmati rice from Pakistan in Germany or the Netherlands, you might have some. Check your rice at home.
What should I do? Do not eat the rice. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating it.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} · Origin: unknown origin · Notifier: Germany
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