Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Dried figs from Turkey may have small amounts of mold poisons called aflatoxins. These poisons can be harmful if eaten over time.
What's happening? Some dried figs from Turkey were stopped at the border because they had too much of these poisons.
Does this affect me? If you bought dried figs from Turkey, check the package or ask the store where they came from.
What should I do? Do not eat the figs if you are unsure. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating them.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Germany
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