Aflatoxins and ochratoxin A in cayenne pepper from Turkey
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} *** ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some cayenne pepper from Turkey has small amounts of mold poisons called aflatoxins and ochratoxin A.
What's happening? Germany found these poisons in the pepper. They can be harmful if eaten a lot over time.
Does this affect me? If you have cayenne pepper from Turkey at home, you may be affected.
What should I do? Stop using the pepper. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} *** ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Germany
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