Aflatoxins in almond kernels from the United States
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- United States
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some almonds from the United States may have tiny amounts of mold poisons called aflatoxins.
What's happening? Germany found these bad almonds and told stores to take them off shelves.
Does this affect me? If you bought almonds from the United States recently, check the package.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} · Origin: United States · Notifier: Germany
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