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🍎 Food NL July 20, 2023

aflatoxin in USA groundnuts

Classification
Information notification for attention
Risk
Serious
Category
nuts, nut products and seeds
Hazard
Aflatoxins B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
Origin
United States
Notifier
Netherlands
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What is this? Groundnuts (peanuts) may have tiny mold poisons called aflatoxins. These can be harmful if eaten a lot.

What's happening? Some groundnuts from the USA have too much aflatoxin. They were sold in the Netherlands.

Does this affect me? If you bought groundnuts or peanut products from the USA, check the package.

What should I do? Throw them away or return them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating them.

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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Aflatoxins B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} · Origin: United States · Notifier: Netherlands

First published
July 20, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2023.4888

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What is this product recall alert about?
aflatoxin in USA groundnuts. Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Aflatoxins B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} · Origin: United States · Notifier: Netherlands
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 20, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Netherlands.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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