aflatoxins in hazelnut spread from Turkey
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Aflatoxins are harmful substances that can sometimes be found in nuts and nut products. They can grow on foods if they are not stored properly.
What's happening? Some hazelnut spread from Turkey has been found to contain too much aflatoxin. This is a serious issue, so the product is being recalled.
Does this affect me? This recall is for products sold in the Netherlands. If you have bought hazelnut spread from Turkey, you may be affected.
What should I do? Stop eating the product and return it to the store. If you have any concerns, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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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: Türkiye · Notifier: Netherlands
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