Aflatoxins in Peanuts from the U.S.A.
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- United States
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Peanuts from the U.S.A. may have a harmful mold called aflatoxin. Too much aflatoxin can make you sick.
What's happening? The Netherlands stopped some peanut shipments because they had too much aflatoxin. The problem has been fixed.
Does this affect me? If you bought peanuts in the Netherlands, check the package. This recall is over, but old stock may still be in stores.
What should I do? If you have peanuts at home, throw them away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating peanuts.
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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: Netherlands
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