Aflatoxins beyond the permitted limits in shelled pistachios from 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 pistachios from Iran have too much mold poison called aflatoxin. This can happen in nuts that are not stored well.
What's happening? Italy found these pistachios at the border. They have more aflatoxin than is allowed.
Does this affect me? If you bought shelled pistachios from Iran, you might have some. Check your pantry.
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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