Aflatoxins and ochratoxin A in pistachios from Iran
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} *** ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Iran
- Notifier
- Spain
What is this? Pistachios from Iran may have tiny harmful mold poisons called aflatoxins and ochratoxin A.
What's happening? Some pistachios from Iran have too much of these poisons. They were sold in several countries.
Does this affect me? If you bought pistachios from Iran, you might have some. Check where your nuts came from.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick. Return them to the store.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} *** ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Iran · Notifier: Spain
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