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🍎 Food BE NL April 13, 2022

Aflatoxin B1 in ground nuts for feed

Classification
Alert notification
Risk
Serious
Category
feed materials
Hazard
Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins}
Origin
Netherlands
Notifier
Belgium
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What is this? Aflatoxin B1 is a harmful substance that can sometimes be found in ground nuts used for animal feed.

What's happening? Some ground nuts for feed in the Netherlands were found to have too much aflatoxin B1. Belgium has recalled these products.

Does this affect me? If you bought animal feed from Belgium or the Netherlands, check if it contains ground nuts.

What should I do? Stop using the feed and ask your vet or a feed supplier for advice.

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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: feed materials · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Belgium

First published
April 13, 2022
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2022.2196

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What is this product recall alert about?
Aflatoxin B1 in ground nuts for feed. Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: feed materials · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Belgium
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 13, 2022 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Belgium and Netherlands.
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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