Aflatoxins (B1 = 59.1; Tot. = 61.9 µg/kg - ppb) in shelled pistachios from Turkey
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Aflatoxins are harmful substances made by mold. They can grow on pistachios if not stored right.
What's happening? Some pistachios from Turkey had too much aflatoxin. Italy stopped these nuts at the border.
Does this affect me? Only if you bought shelled pistachios from Turkey. Check your pantry if you’re unsure.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating them.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Italy
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