Aflatoxins in organic groundnuts from Egypt.
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Egypt
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Some groundnuts (peanuts) from Egypt have tiny mold poisons called aflatoxins. These can be harmful if eaten a lot.
What's happening? Belgium found too much aflatoxin in organic groundnuts from Egypt. The nuts were stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? Only if you bought these groundnuts in Belgium. Most stores will have removed them.
What should I do? Throw away any groundnuts from Egypt. If you feel sick, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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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: Belgium
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