Aflatoxins in peanuts from Egypt
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Egypt
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Peanuts from Egypt may have tiny mold poisons called aflatoxins. These poisons can make people sick if eaten too much.
What's happening? Germany found too much aflatoxin in peanuts from Egypt. The peanuts were stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? If you bought peanuts from Egypt, check the package. This may not affect all peanut products.
What should I do? Throw away any peanuts from Egypt. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating them.
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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: Germany
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