Aflatoxins in pistacios inshell from Turkey
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Greece
What is this? Some pistachios from Turkey may have mold that makes a harmful substance called aflatoxin.
What's happening? Greece found too much aflatoxin in these pistachios. They stopped the nuts at the border.
Does this affect me? If you bought pistachios from Turkey, check the package.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you ate any.
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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: Greece
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