Aflatoxins in pistachios in shell from Iran
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Iran
- Notifier
- Poland
What is this? Some pistachios from Iran may have tiny, harmful mold poisons called aflatoxins.
What's happening? Poland found too much aflatoxin in pistachios from Iran. These nuts were stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? If you bought pistachios from Iran, check the package. You might have these nuts.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick. Throw them away or return 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: Iran · Notifier: Poland
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