Aflatoxin B1 in Pakistan brown basmati rice
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- cereals and bakery products
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Pakistan
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Aflatoxin B1 is a harmful substance that can sometimes be found in rice. It can make people sick if they eat too much of it.
What's happening? Some brown basmati rice from Pakistan was found to have too much aflatoxin B1. The Netherlands stopped this rice from entering the country.
Does this affect me? If you have eaten this rice, you may be at risk. Check if you have any at home.
What should I do? Do not eat the rice. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Pakistan · Notifier: Netherlands
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