Aflatoxin in popcorn
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Italy
- Notifier
- Denmark
What is this? Some popcorn may have a harmful mold called aflatoxin. It can make you sick if you eat too much.
What's happening? Popcorn from Italy might have too much aflatoxin. It was sold in Denmark and other northern countries.
Does this affect me? If you bought popcorn in Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, or Sweden, check your bag.
What should I do? Throw away the popcorn or return it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Denmark
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