Aflatoxin B1 in maize from France
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- cereals and bakery products
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- France
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Aflatoxin B1 is a harmful substance that can sometimes be found in maize (corn). It is made by certain moulds.
What's happening? Maize from France has been found to contain aflatoxin B1. This is a serious risk.
Does this affect me? This affects people in the Netherlands who have bought or eaten maize products from France.
What should I do? If you have maize products from France, do not eat them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} · Origin: France · Notifier: Netherlands
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