Aflatoxins in peanuts from the United States
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- United States
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Peanuts from the United States may have a harmful mold called aflatoxin. This can make people sick if they eat too much.
What's happening? Germany found aflatoxin in peanuts from the United States. These peanuts were stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? If you bought peanuts from the United States, you might have some. Check your food.
What should I do? Throw away any peanuts from the United States. 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: United States · Notifier: Germany
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