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🍎 Food NL March 23, 2023

Aflatoxin B1 in Indian peanuts for bird feed

Classification
Border rejection notification
Risk
Serious
Category
feed materials
Hazard
Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins}
Origin
India
Notifier
Netherlands
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What is this? Aflatoxin B1 is a poison made by mold on peanuts. It can hurt birds if they eat it.

What's happening? Some peanuts from India meant for bird food had too much aflatoxin B1. The Netherlands stopped these peanuts at the border.

Does this affect me? If you bought bird food with Indian peanuts, check the bag. If it says "for birds only," do not eat them.

What should I do? Throw away any bird food with Indian peanuts. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after touching it.

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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: feed materials · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} · Origin: India · Notifier: Netherlands

First published
March 23, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2023.1965

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What is this product recall alert about?
Aflatoxin B1 in Indian peanuts for bird feed. Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: feed materials · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} · Origin: India · Notifier: Netherlands
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 23, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to 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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