Aflatoxins in pistachios from Iran, via Germany
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Austria *** Iran
- Notifier
- Austria
What is this? Some pistachios from Iran may have a harmful mold called aflatoxin. This mold can make people sick if they eat too much.
What's happening? Austria found too much aflatoxin in pistachios from Iran. These nuts were sold in Germany, Austria, Lithuania, and the UK.
Does this affect me? If you bought pistachios from these countries, you might have some at home. Check the package for Iran.
What should I do? Do not eat the pistachios. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick after eating them.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Austria *** Iran · Notifier: Austria
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