Aflatoxins in pistachio kernels from Iran
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Iran
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Aflatoxins are harmful substances made by moulds. They can grow on pistachios if stored badly.
What's happening? Germany found too much aflatoxin in pistachio kernels from Iran. The nuts were stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? Only if you bought pistachios from Iran recently. Most store pistachios come from other places.
What should I do? Throw away any Iranian pistachios you have. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating them.
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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: Germany
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