Aflatoxins in pistachio kernels from Iran
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin - {mycotoxins} *** Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Iran
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some pistachios from Iran may have tiny mold poisons called aflatoxins. These can be harmful if eaten a lot.
What's happening? Germany found too much aflatoxin in pistachio kernels from Iran. The nuts were stopped 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 - {mycotoxins} *** Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Iran · Notifier: Germany
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