Aflatoxin in yellow corn flour
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- cereals and bakery products
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Serbia
- Notifier
- Switzerland
What is this? Aflatoxin is a harmful substance that can sometimes be found in corn flour. It can make people sick if they eat too much of it.
What's happening? Some yellow corn flour from Serbia may have too much aflatoxin. Switzerland has told people to stop using it.
Does this affect me? If you have this corn flour at home, you should not use it. Check your cupboards.
What should I do? Throw the flour away or return it to the store. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating it.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Serbia · Notifier: Switzerland
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