Aflatoxins in pistachios from Türkiye
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Aflatoxins are harmful substances sometimes found in pistachios. They can grow when nuts are not stored properly.
What's happening? Germany found too much aflatoxin in pistachios from Türkiye. These nuts were stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? If you bought pistachios from Türkiye, check the package. You may have some at home.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Germany
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