aflatoxins in pistachio kernels
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Netherlands
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Pistachio kernels may have tiny amounts of mold poisons called aflatoxins.
What's happening? Some pistachios sold in Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg and the Netherlands have too much aflatoxin.
Does this affect me? If you bought pistachios in those countries, check the package.
What should I do? Stop eating them and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Belgium
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