Aflatoxins in dried figs from Turkey
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Dried figs from Turkey may have tiny mold poisons called aflatoxins. These can be harmful if eaten too much.
What's happening? Some dried figs from Turkey have too much aflatoxin. They were sold in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany.
Does this affect me? If you bought dried figs from Turkey, you might have some at home.
What should I do? Stop eating them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Netherlands
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