Aflatoxins in peanuts from the USA
- 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 USA may have a harmful mold called aflatoxin. This mold can make people sick if they eat too much.
What's happening? Some peanuts from the USA were stopped at the border because they had too much aflatoxin. They should not be sold in stores.
Does this affect me? If you bought peanuts from the USA recently, check the package. If it says "recalled," do not eat them.
What should I do? Throw away any recalled peanuts. If you feel sick, ask your doctor or pharmacist what to do.
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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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