Aflatoxin in Pistacio from IRAN
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin - {mycotoxins} *** Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Iran
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Some pistachios from Iran may have a harmful mold called aflatoxin. This mold can make people sick.
What's happening? Italy found too much aflatoxin in pistachios from Iran. These nuts were stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? If you bought pistachios from Iran, you might have some. Check your pantry.
What should I do? Throw away any pistachios from Iran. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Aflatoxin - {mycotoxins} *** Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Iran · Notifier: Italy
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