Aflatoxins in Pistachios kernel from Iran
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Iran
- Notifier
- Slovakia
What is this? Some pistachios from Iran may have tiny mold poisons called aflatoxins. These can be harmful if eaten a lot.
What's happening? Slovakia found too much aflatoxin in pistachios from Iran. The nuts were stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? If you have pistachios from Iran, you might be at risk. Check your pantry.
What should I do? Do not eat 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: Iran · Notifier: Slovakia
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