aflatoxins in pistachios originating from Iran
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Iran
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Some pistachios from Iran may have a harmful mold called aflatoxins. These can make you sick if eaten in large amounts.
What's happening? Belgium found too much aflatoxin in pistachios from Iran. These nuts are being stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? If you have pistachios from Iran, they might be unsafe. Check where your nuts came from.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating pistachios.
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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: Belgium
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