Aflatoxins in Basmati Rice from Pakistan
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- cereals and bakery products
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Pakistan
- Notifier
- Greece
What is this? Some basmati rice from Pakistan may have tiny mold poisons called aflatoxins. These can be harmful if eaten a lot over time.
What's happening? Greece stopped some shipments of this rice because tests found too much aflatoxin B1.
Does this affect me? If you have basmati rice from Pakistan bought recently, it might be affected.
What should I do? Stop eating it and ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Pakistan · Notifier: Greece
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