Aflatoxin B1 in groundnut kernels from Brazil
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Brazil
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Aflatoxin B1 is a harmful substance sometimes found in nuts. It can be made by mold on peanuts.
What's happening? Some groundnut kernels from Brazil may have too much aflatoxin B1. These nuts are being checked.
Does this affect me? If you bought groundnuts from Brazil, you might have them. Check your food.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Brazil · Notifier: Netherlands
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