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🍎 Food BE October 13, 2020

Aflatoxin B1 in groundnuts

Classification
Alert notification
Risk
Serious
Category
feed materials
Hazard
Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins}
Origin
India
Notifier
Belgium
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What is this? Aflatoxin B1 is a harmful substance that can sometimes be found in groundnuts (peanuts). It is made by certain molds and can be dangerous if eaten.

What's happening? Some groundnuts from India have been found to contain aflatoxin B1. These nuts were sent to Belgium and may have been used in food or feed.

Does this affect me? If you live in Belgium and have bought groundnuts or foods with groundnuts recently, you may be affected. Check your food packages.

What should I do? Do not eat the groundnuts if you are unsure. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before eating any suspect food.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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

First published
October 13, 2020
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2020.4275

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What is this product recall alert about?
Aflatoxin B1 in groundnuts. Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: feed materials · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} · Origin: India · Notifier: Belgium
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 13, 2020 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Belgium.
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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