Aflatoxin B1 in raw groundnuts from the USA
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- United States
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Aflatoxin B1 is a harmful substance sometimes found in nuts. It can be dangerous if eaten in large amounts.
What's happening? Raw groundnuts from the USA have been found with too much aflatoxin B1. These nuts may be sold in the Netherlands.
Does this affect me? You may be affected if you have bought raw groundnuts from the USA. Check your food.
What should I do? Do not eat the nuts. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} · Origin: United States · Notifier: Netherlands
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