Aflatoxins in pistachio kernels from the Islamic Republic of Iran
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- aflatoxins - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Iran
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Pistachios from Iran may have a harmful mold called aflatoxins.
What's happening? Germany stopped some pistachios from Iran at the border because they had too much aflatoxin.
Does this affect me? If you bought pistachios from Iran, they might be unsafe.
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: aflatoxins - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Iran · Notifier: Germany
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