Aflatoxin in hazelnuts from Turkey
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin - {mycotoxins} *** Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Some hazelnuts from Turkey may have a harmful mold called aflatoxin. This mold can make people sick.
What's happening? The nuts are being checked because they might have too much aflatoxin. They should not be sold or eaten.
Does this affect me? If you have hazelnuts from Turkey at home, you might be affected. Check your pantry.
What should I do? Throw away any hazelnuts from Turkey. If you feel sick, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Aflatoxin - {mycotoxins} *** Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Netherlands
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