Aflatoxins in dried organic figs from Türkiye
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Dried organic figs from Türkiye may have a harmful mold called aflatoxins. These can be bad for health if eaten too much.
What's happening? Germany found too much aflatoxin in some dried organic figs from Türkiye. These figs were stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? If you bought dried organic figs from Türkiye, you might have some at home. Check your pantry.
What should I do? Stop eating them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Germany
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