Aflatoxins in pistachios from the United States
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- United States
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some pistachios from the United States may have a harmful mold called aflatoxin.
What's happening? Germany stopped these pistachios at the border because they had too much aflatoxin.
Does this affect me? If you bought pistachios from the United States, check the package.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} · Origin: United States · Notifier: Germany
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