Aflatoxins in pistachios in shell from the Islamic Republic of Iran
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxins - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Iran
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Pistachios still in their shells from Iran may have tiny, invisible mold poisons called aflatoxins.
What's happening? Germany found these unsafe nuts and stopped them at the border.
Does this affect me? Only if you bought pistachios in shell from Iran.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist 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 B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxins - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Iran · Notifier: Germany
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