Aflatoxins in pistachios from Iran
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxins - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Iran
- Notifier
- Czechia
What is this? Some pistachios from Iran may have a harmful mold called aflatoxins. These can make people sick if eaten.
What's happening? The Czech Republic stopped pistachios from Iran at the border because they had too much aflatoxin.
Does this affect me? If you bought pistachios from Iran, check where they came from. They might be unsafe.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating them.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxins - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Iran · Notifier: Czechia
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