aflatoxin in dates from Tunisia
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Tunisia
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Dates from Tunisia may have a harmful mold called aflatoxin. Too much aflatoxin can make you sick.
What's happening? Belgium found aflatoxin in some dates from Tunisia. These dates should not be sold.
Does this affect me? If you bought dates from Tunisia, check the package. If it says Tunisia, do not eat them.
What should I do? Throw away the dates or return them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Tunisia · Notifier: Belgium
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