aflatoxin in Pistaches
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Some pistachios may have a harmful mold called aflatoxin. Too much aflatoxin can make you sick.
What's happening? Pistachios from Türkiye were stopped at the border because they had too much aflatoxin.
Does this affect me? If you bought pistachios recently, check the package. This only affects certain shipments.
What should I do? Do not eat the pistachios. 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} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Netherlands
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