Aflatoxins in pistachios from Turkey
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** Aflatoxins B1 - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Pistachios from Turkey may have a harmful mold called aflatoxin. This mold can make people sick.
What's happening? Germany found too much aflatoxin in some pistachios from Turkey. These nuts are being stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? If you bought pistachios from Turkey, check the package. You might have some at home.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick after eating them.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** Aflatoxins B1 - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Germany
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