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.
What's happening? The Netherlands stopped some peanut shipments because they had too much aflatoxin B1.
Does this affect me? If you bought peanuts in the Netherlands, check the package.
What should I do? Throw away any peanuts that look old or smell bad. 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: United States · Notifier: Netherlands
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