Aflatoxins in dried figs from Türkiye
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Sweden
What is this? Some dried figs from Türkiye may have a harmful mold called aflatoxin. Aflatoxin can make you sick if you eat too much.
What's happening? Sweden found too much aflatoxin in dried figs from Türkiye. These figs were stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? If you bought dried figs from Türkiye, check the package. This may only affect certain batches.
What should I do? Do not eat the figs if you are unsure. 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: Sweden
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