Aflatoxins in bitter almond from Kirghizistan/ Aflatossine in mandorle amare del Kirghizistan
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Kyrgyzstan
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Bitter almonds from Kyrgyzstan may have mold that makes a harmful substance called aflatoxin.
What's happening? Italy found too much aflatoxin in these almonds. They are warning people not to eat them.
Does this affect me? If you have bitter almonds from Kyrgyzstan, you could be at risk.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor 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: Kyrgyzstan · Notifier: Italy
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