aflatoxins in pistachios from USA via Turkey
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- United States
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Some pistachios from the USA that went through Turkey may have a harmful mold called aflatoxins.
What's happening? Belgium found too much aflatoxin in these pistachios and stopped them at the border.
Does this affect me? Only if you bought these pistachios in Belgium.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. If you ate them and 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: Belgium
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