Aflatoxins in Indian peanuts
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Peanuts from India may have tiny mold poisons called aflatoxins. These can be harmful if eaten a lot.
What's happening? The Netherlands stopped some Indian peanuts at the border. They found too much aflatoxin in them.
Does this affect me? If you bought Indian peanuts in the Netherlands, check the package. Some may be unsafe.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor 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} · Notifier: Netherlands
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