aflatoxins in pistachios from Iran
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxins B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Iran
- Notifier
- Spain
What is this? Pistachios from Iran may have a harmful mold called aflatoxins. These can cause health problems if eaten.
What's happening? Spain found too much aflatoxin in pistachios from Iran. The nuts were stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? If you bought pistachios from Iran, they might be unsafe. Check where your nuts came from.
What should I do? Throw away any pistachios from Iran. 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: Aflatoxins B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Iran · Notifier: Spain
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