Aflatoxin B1 in U.S.A. Peanuts
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- United States
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Peanuts from the U.S.A. may have a harmful mold called aflatoxin B1. This can make people sick if they eat too much.
What's happening? The Netherlands stopped some peanut shipments from the U.S.A. because they found too much aflatoxin B1.
Does this affect me? If you bought peanuts from the U.S.A., check the package. This mostly affects people in the Netherlands.
What should I do? Do not eat the peanuts if you are unsure. Ask your pharmacist or doctor 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: United States · Notifier: Netherlands
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