Aflatoxins in pistachio kernels from Iran, dispatched from Turkey
- 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? Pistachios from Iran may have harmful mold poisons called aflatoxins.
What's happening? Germany found too much aflatoxin in pistachios sent from Turkey.
Does this affect me? If you bought pistachios, check the package.
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: Germany
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