Aflatoxin B1 in shelled groundnuts for human consumption, originating from Senegal
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Senegal
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Some shelled groundnuts (peanuts) from Senegal may have a harmful mold called aflatoxin B1.
What's happening? Belgium found too much aflatoxin B1 in these peanuts and stopped them at the border.
Does this affect me? Only if you have bought these peanuts in Belgium.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. 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} · Origin: Senegal · Notifier: Belgium
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