Aflatoxins in cracked nutmegs from Indonesia
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Indonesia
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Cracked nutmegs from Indonesia may have mold toxins called aflatoxins. These can be harmful if eaten.
What's happening? Germany found too much aflatoxin in some cracked nutmegs from Indonesia. They stopped these from being sold.
Does this affect me? If you have cracked nutmegs from Indonesia, you might have some at home. Whole nutmegs are not affected.
What should I do? Throw away any cracked nutmegs from Indonesia. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating them.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Indonesia · Notifier: Germany
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