Aflatoxin B1 in Bolivian organic groundnuts
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Bolivia
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Aflatoxin B1 is a harmful substance sometimes found in nuts. It can make people sick if they eat too much.
What's happening? Some organic groundnuts from Bolivia were found to have too much aflatoxin B1. They were stopped at the border in the Netherlands.
Does this affect me? If you bought organic groundnuts from Bolivia, check the package. You may need to return it.
What should I do? Do not eat the nuts if you have them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Bolivia · Notifier: Netherlands
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