aflatoxins in groundnuts from Argentina, via Spain
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxins B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Argentina
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Some groundnuts (peanuts) from Argentina may have tiny amounts of mold poisons called aflatoxins. These can be harmful if eaten over time.
What's happening? A batch of these groundnuts reached the Netherlands through Spain. The nuts may still be in stores or homes.
Does this affect me? If you bought groundnuts or peanut products recently, check where they came from. Only nuts from Argentina are involved.
What should I do? Do not eat the nuts if you are unsure. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Aflatoxins B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Argentina · Notifier: Netherlands
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