Aflatoxins in Indian peanuts
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Peanuts from India may have a harmful mold called aflatoxin. Too much aflatoxin can make you sick.
What's happening? Some peanuts from India were stopped at the border because they had too much aflatoxin.
Does this affect me? If you bought peanuts from India, check the package. If you're not sure, ask your store.
What should I do? Do not eat the peanuts if you think they might be from India. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} · Origin: India · Notifier: Netherlands
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