Aflatoxins in peanuts (in shell) from Egypt
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin - {mycotoxins} *** Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Egypt
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Peanuts still in their shells from Egypt may have a harmful mold called aflatoxin.
What's happening? Germany found too much aflatoxin in these peanuts. They are being taken off the market.
Does this affect me? If you bought peanuts from Egypt, check the package or ask the store.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Return them to the store or ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Aflatoxin - {mycotoxins} *** Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Egypt · Notifier: Germany
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