Aflatoxin B1 in peanuts from Argentina
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Argentina
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Peanuts from Argentina may have a harmful mold called aflatoxin B1. This mold can make people sick.
What's happening? The Netherlands found too much aflatoxin B1 in peanuts from Argentina. These peanuts may be unsafe to eat.
Does this affect me? If you have peanuts from Argentina, you might be at risk. Check your pantry or store shelves.
What should I do? Do not eat the peanuts. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating them.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Argentina · Notifier: Netherlands
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