Aflatoxins above permitted limits in shelled pistachios from Türkiye/Aflatossine oltre i limiti consentiti in Pistacchi sgusciati da Turchia
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin - {mycotoxins} *** Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Some shelled pistachios from Türkiye may have too much aflatoxin. Aflatoxin is a mold poison that can make you sick.
What's happening? Italy found aflatoxins above safe levels in pistachios from Türkiye. These nuts were stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? If you bought shelled pistachios from Türkiye, you might have some. Check your pantry.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick. Throw them away safely.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Aflatoxin - {mycotoxins} *** Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Italy
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