Aflatoxins in Egyptian Peanut Kernels for Further Processing
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Egypt
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Peanuts from Egypt may have tiny mold poisons called aflatoxins. These can be harmful if eaten a lot.
What's happening? The Netherlands stopped some peanut shipments from Egypt because they had too much aflatoxin.
Does this affect me? If you bought peanuts or peanut products recently, check where they came from.
What should I do? Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you ate these peanuts and feel unwell.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Egypt · Notifier: Netherlands
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