aflatoxin in maize
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- cereals and bakery products
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Belgium *** Italy
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Aflatoxin is a harmful substance that can sometimes be found in maize (corn). It is made by certain moulds.
What's happening? Maize products from Belgium and Italy may contain too much aflatoxin. These products were sold in Belgium, France and the Netherlands.
Does this affect me? If you bought maize products in Belgium, France or the Netherlands, you may have some at home.
What should I do? Do not eat the product. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Belgium *** Italy · Notifier: Belgium
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