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
- Belgium
What is this? Some pistachios from Iran have small amounts of mold poisons called aflatoxins. These poisons can make people sick if they eat too much.
What's happening? Belgium found these bad pistachios and stopped them from being sold. The pistachios came from Iran but were sent through Turkey.
Does this affect me? If you bought pistachios in Belgium, check the package. You might have some of these pistachios at home.
What should I do? Throw away any pistachios from Iran or with no clear label. If you feel sick after eating them, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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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: Belgium
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