Aflatoxins in dried figs from Türkiye
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Bulgaria
What is this? Dried figs from Türkiye may have a harmful mold called aflatoxin. This mold can make people sick.
What's happening? Some dried figs from Türkiye were found to have too much aflatoxin. These figs were stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? If you bought dried figs from Türkiye, you might have some at home. Check your dried fruit.
What should I do? Throw away any dried figs from Türkiye. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Bulgaria
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