Aflatoxins beyond permitted limits in shelled pistachios from Türkiye of Iranian origin Aflatossine oltre i limiti consentiti in Pistacchio sgusciati da Turchia origine Iran
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Iran
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Some shelled pistachios from Iran may have too much of a natural mold poison called aflatoxin.
What's happening? Italy found these pistachios at the border and stopped them because the poison level was too high.
Does this affect me? If you bought shelled pistachios from Iran, check where they came from.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Iran · Notifier: Italy
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