Aflatoxin in Peanuts from Egypt
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Egypt
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Peanuts from Egypt may have a harmful mold called aflatoxin. This can make people sick.
What's happening? The Netherlands found too much aflatoxin in peanuts from Egypt. These peanuts were stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? If you bought peanuts from Egypt, check the package. You might have some at home.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick after eating peanuts.
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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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