Aflatoxins in pistachios from the United States, via Türkiye
- 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. This can make nuts unsafe to eat.
What's happening? Germany found too much aflatoxin in pistachios that came from the United States through Türkiye. These nuts were stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? If you live in Germany or Romania, check any pistachios you have at home.
What should I do? Throw away any pistachios from the United States. If you feel sick, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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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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