Aflatoxin B1 in Hazelnut kernels from AZERBAIJAN
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Azerbaijan
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Aflatoxin is a poison made by mold. It can grow on nuts like hazelnuts.
What's happening? Some hazelnuts from Azerbaijan had too much aflatoxin. Italy stopped them at the border.
Does this affect me? Only if you bought hazelnuts from Azerbaijan. Most store-bought nuts are safe.
What should I do? Throw away any hazelnuts from Azerbaijan. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: Aflatoxin - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Azerbaijan · Notifier: Italy
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