Aflatoxins in pistachios from Iran
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Iran
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Some pistachios from Iran may have tiny, harmful moulds called aflatoxins. These can make people sick if eaten a lot.
What's happening? France found too much aflatoxin in pistachios from Iran. They stopped these nuts from entering the country.
Does this affect me? If you bought pistachios from Iran, check the package. If unsure, do not eat them.
What should I do? Throw away any suspect pistachios. 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: France
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