Aflatoxins in peanuts in shell (Arachis Hypogeae) from Egypt
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Egypt
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Peanuts in their shells from Egypt may have a harmful mold called aflatoxin. This mold can make people sick.
What's happening? Italy found too much aflatoxin in these peanuts. They rejected the shipment to keep people safe.
Does this affect me? If you bought peanuts from Egypt, check where they came from. This only affects those peanuts.
What should I do? Do not eat them. 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} · Origin: Egypt · Notifier: Italy
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