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🍎 Food ES February 8, 2024

Aflatoxin B1 in millet grains from India

Classification
Information notification for attention
Risk
Not serious
Category
feed materials
Hazard
Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins}
Origin
India
Notifier
Spain
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What is this? Millet grains from India may have a small amount of a natural mold toxin called aflatoxin B1.

What's happening? Spain found this toxin in some millet grains shipped from India. The risk is low, but they want people to know.

Does this affect me? If you bought millet grains from India, check the package or ask the store.

What should I do? Do not eat the grains if you are unsure. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.

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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Not serious · Category: feed materials · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} · Origin: India · Notifier: Spain

First published
February 8, 2024
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2024.0907

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What is this product recall alert about?
Aflatoxin B1 in millet grains from India. Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Not serious · Category: feed materials · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} · Origin: India · Notifier: Spain
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 8, 2024 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Spain.
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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