Aflatoxins in peanuts from Turkey
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- other food product / mixed
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Portugal
What is this? Peanuts from Turkey may have a harmful mold called aflatoxin. This mold can make people sick.
What's happening? Portugal found too much aflatoxin in peanuts from Turkey. The peanuts were stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? If you bought peanuts from Turkey, you might have some. Check your food.
What should I do? Throw away any Turkish peanuts you have. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: other food product / mixed · Hazard: Aflatoxin - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Portugal
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