aflatoxins in hazelnut kernels from Azerbaijan
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Azerbaijan
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Aflatoxins are harmful substances made by moulds. They can grow on nuts like hazelnuts.
What's happening? Some hazelnut kernels from Azerbaijan had too much aflatoxin. Italy stopped these nuts at the border.
Does this affect me? Only if you bought hazelnuts from Azerbaijan recently. Most store-bought nuts are safe.
What should I do? Throw away any hazelnuts from Azerbaijan. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Azerbaijan · Notifier: Italy
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