aflatoxins in popcorn corn from Turkey, via the Netherlands
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- cereals and bakery products
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Bulgaria *** Türkiye
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some popcorn corn from Turkey may have tiny, invisible mould poisons called aflatoxins.
What's happening? The corn was sold in several countries after passing through the Netherlands. Tests found too much of these poisons.
Does this affect me? If you bought popcorn corn from these places, you might have some at home.
What should I do? Stop eating it and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Bulgaria *** Türkiye · Notifier: Germany
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