Aflatoxins in pistachios kernels from the United States
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- United States
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Pistachios from the United States may have a harmful mold called aflatoxin.
What's happening? Some pistachios were stopped at the border because they had too much aflatoxin.
Does this affect me? If you bought pistachios in Italy, 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 - {mycotoxins} · Origin: United States · Notifier: Italy
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