Aflatoxins in pistachios from the Islamic Republic of Iran
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Iran
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Aflatoxins are harmful substances made by moulds. They can sometimes be found in pistachios.
What's happening? Some pistachios from Iran have too much aflatoxin. Germany has stopped these nuts at the border.
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 unwell.
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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: Germany
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