aflatoxin B1 in groundnut kernels, from USA
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- United States
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Groundnut kernels are peanuts that may have a mold called aflatoxin. Too much aflatoxin can be harmful.
What's happening? Some groundnut kernels from the USA had too much aflatoxin. They were sold in the Netherlands.
Does this affect me? If you bought groundnut kernels in the Netherlands, check the package.
What should I do? Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you ate any and feel sick.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} · Origin: United States · Notifier: Netherlands
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