Aflatoxines in pistachio from USA via Netherlands
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- United States
- Notifier
- Poland
What is this? Pistachios from the USA may have a harmful mold called aflatoxin. This mold can make people sick.
What's happening? Some pistachios sold in Poland, France, Italy, and the Netherlands have too much aflatoxin. These nuts are being taken off store shelves.
Does this affect me? If you bought pistachios from these countries, check the package. You may need to throw them away.
What should I do? Do not eat the pistachios. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating them.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} · Origin: United States · Notifier: Poland
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