Aflatoxins in dried figs from Türkiye
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Greece
What is this? Some dried figs from Türkiye may have a harmful mold called aflatoxins. These can be dangerous if eaten.
What's happening? Greece found too much aflatoxin in dried figs from Türkiye. The figs were stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? If you bought dried figs from Türkiye, check them. You may have them.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Greece
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