Aflatoxine B1 in groundnut from Argentina
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Argentina
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Aflatoxin B1 is a harmful substance that can sometimes be found in nuts. It can make people sick if they eat too much of it.
What's happening? Some groundnut from Argentina may have too much aflatoxin B1. This has been reported in the Netherlands.
Does this affect me? If you have bought groundnut from Argentina, you might be affected. Check your food.
What should I do? Do not eat the groundnut. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating it.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Argentina · Notifier: Netherlands
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