Aflatoxine in Pistazien aus den Vereinigten Staaten /// Aflatoxins in pistachios from the United States
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** Aflatoxins B1 - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- United States
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Pistachios from the United States may have a harmful mold called aflatoxin. This can make people sick.
What's happening? Germany found too much aflatoxin in some pistachios from the U.S. These nuts are being taken off the market.
Does this affect me? If you bought pistachios from the U.S., check the package. Some may be unsafe.
What should I do? Throw away any pistachios from the U.S. or return them. 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 B1 - {mycotoxins} *** Aflatoxins B1 - {mycotoxins} · Origin: United States · Notifier: Germany
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