Aflatoxins and ochratoxins in dried apricots from Turkiye
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} *** ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Italy *** Türkiye
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Some dried apricots from Turkiye may have tiny amounts of mold poisons called aflatoxins and ochratoxins. These can be harmful if eaten for a long time.
What's happening? A test found these poisons in some dried apricots. The products have been taken off shelves in several countries.
Does this affect me? If you bought dried apricots from Turkiye, check the package. People in the Netherlands, Austria, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Latvia, or San Marino may have these products.
What should I do? Stop eating them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} *** ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Italy *** Türkiye · Notifier: Netherlands
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