aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Some dried figs from Turkey may have a natural mold called aflatoxin. Too much can be harmful.
What's happening? France found aflatoxin in dried figs from Turkey. The affected batch was stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? Only if you bought dried figs from Turkey recently. Most people are not at risk.
What should I do? If you have dried figs from Turkey, ask your doctor or pharmacist if you should keep eating them.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: France
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