Aflatoxins in Pistachio in shell from Iran
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Iran
- Notifier
- Greece
What is this? Pistachios from Iran may have mold poisons called aflatoxins. These can be harmful if eaten.
What's happening? Greece found too much aflatoxin in pistachios from Iran. They stopped these nuts at the border.
Does this affect me? If you bought pistachios from Iran, check where they came from.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Iran · Notifier: Greece
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