Aflatoxins in roasted and salted pistachios in shell from Turkey
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some roasted and salted pistachios from Turkey may have a harmful mold called aflatoxin.
What's happening? Germany found too much aflatoxin in these pistachios. They are being taken off shelves.
Does this affect me? If you bought these pistachios in Germany, you may have some at home.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor 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: Türkiye · Notifier: Germany
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