Aflatoxin B1 in peanuts from the United States
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxins - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- United States
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some peanuts from the United States may have a harmful mold called aflatoxin B1.
What's happening? Germany found too much aflatoxin B1 in peanuts from the U.S. These peanuts may not be safe to eat.
Does this affect me? If you bought peanuts from the U.S., check if they are part of this recall.
What should I do? Do not eat the peanuts. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxins - {mycotoxins} · Origin: United States · Notifier: Germany
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