Aflatoxins in Organic Egyptian peanuts for Further Processing
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Egypt
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Peanuts from Egypt may have a harmful mold called aflatoxin. Too much aflatoxin can make you sick.
What's happening? The Netherlands stopped some Egyptian peanuts at the border because they had too much aflatoxin.
Does this affect me? If you bought organic Egyptian peanuts for cooking, check the package.
What should I do? Do not eat them if they look bad. 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: Egypt · Notifier: Netherlands
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