Aflatoxins in nutmeg from Indonesia
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Indonesia
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Nutmeg from Indonesia may have mold poisons called aflatoxins. These can be harmful if eaten.
What's happening? The Netherlands stopped some nutmeg from Indonesia because it had too much aflatoxin.
Does this affect me? If you have nutmeg from Indonesia, it might be unsafe.
What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor before eating it. Throw it away if unsure.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Indonesia · Notifier: Netherlands
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