Aflatoxins in groundnuts, from the USA
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- United States
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Groundnuts (peanuts) from the USA may have tiny mold poisons called aflatoxins. These can be harmful if eaten a lot.
What's happening? Some groundnuts sold in the Netherlands had too much aflatoxin. They were taken off store shelves.
Does this affect me? If you bought groundnuts or peanut products recently, check the package. You may have some at home.
What should I do? Throw away any groundnuts or peanut products you’re unsure about. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} · Origin: United States · Notifier: Netherlands
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