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 came through Turkey may have a harmful mold called aflatoxin.
What's happening? Belgium found too much aflatoxin in these pistachios and stopped them at the border.
Does this affect me? If you bought pistachios in Belgium, check the package.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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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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