Aflatoxins in pistachios in shell from Turkey
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some pistachios still in their shells from Turkey have a harmful mold called aflatoxin.
What's happening? Germany found too much aflatoxin in these pistachios. They stopped the nuts from being sold.
Does this affect me? If you bought pistachios from Turkey, check them. You may have them.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor 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: Türkiye · Notifier: Germany
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