aflatoxin in Egypt groundnuts
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Egypt
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Groundnuts (peanuts) from Egypt may have a harmful mold called aflatoxin. This can make food unsafe to eat.
What's happening? The nuts were stopped at the border in the Netherlands because they had too much aflatoxin.
Does this affect me? If you bought groundnuts from Egypt, check the package or ask the store where they came from.
What should I do? Do not eat them 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: Egypt · Notifier: Netherlands
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