Aflatoxins beyond permitted limits in in-shell pistachio from TürkiyeAflatossine oltre i limiti consentiti in Pistacchio con guscio da Turchia
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Aflatoxins are harmful substances made by moulds. They can sometimes be found in nuts like pistachios.
What's happening? Some pistachios from Türkiye have too much aflatoxin. Italy stopped these nuts at the border.
Does this affect me? If you bought in-shell pistachios from Türkiye, check the package.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Italy
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