Aflatoxins in peanut kernels from Bolivia
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Bolivia
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Peanuts from Bolivia may have unsafe levels of mold poisons called aflatoxins.
What's happening? Germany stopped some peanut shipments from Bolivia because they had too much aflatoxin.
Does this affect me? If you bought peanuts from Bolivia, check the package or ask the store.
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} · Origin: Bolivia · Notifier: Germany
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