aflatoxins in almonds from the United States
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- United States
- Notifier
- Spain
What is this? Some almonds from the United States may have tiny, harmful mold poisons called aflatoxins.
What's happening? Spain stopped these almonds at the border because they had too much aflatoxin.
Does this affect me? If you bought almonds from the United States, check the package.
What should I do? Throw them away or return 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: United States · Notifier: Spain
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