aflatoxins (B1 = 194; Tot. = 234 µg/kg - ppb) in peeled pistachio kernels from the United States, via the Netherlands
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- United States
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Pistachio nuts may have tiny, invisible mold poisons called aflatoxins. These can be harmful if eaten too much.
What's happening? Some peeled pistachio nuts from the United States have too much aflatoxin. They were sold in Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg, and the Netherlands.
Does this affect me? If you bought peeled pistachios in those countries, you might have some at home.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Throw them away or return them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.
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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: Belgium
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