Aflatoxins in peanut kernels from China
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- China
- Notifier
- Greece
What is this? Peanut kernels from China may have harmful mold poisons called aflatoxins.
What's happening? Greece stopped some peanut shipments from China because they had too much aflatoxin.
Does this affect me? If you bought peanuts from China, check the package or ask the store.
What should I do? Throw away any peanuts from China or return them. 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: China · Notifier: Greece
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