aflatoxins in groundnut kernels from the United States
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- United States
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Groundnut kernels (peanuts) may have tiny mold poisons called aflatoxins. These can be harmful if eaten a lot.
What's happening? Some groundnuts from the United States were stopped at the border. They had too much aflatoxin.
Does this affect me? Only if you bought these peanuts in the Netherlands. Most safe peanuts are still sold.
What should I do? If you have these peanuts, throw them away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} · Origin: United States · Notifier: Netherlands
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