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