aflatoxin in Egyptian groundnuts
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Egypt
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Aflatoxins are harmful substances made by moulds. They can sometimes be found in nuts like groundnuts.
What's happening? Some groundnuts from Egypt were found to have too much aflatoxin. These nuts were stopped at the border in the Netherlands.
Does this affect me? If you bought groundnuts from Egypt recently, check the package. If you're unsure, ask your shop.
What should I do? Do not eat the nuts if you think they might be affected. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Egypt · Notifier: Netherlands
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