AFLATOXINS IN SHELLED HAZELNUTS FROM GEORGIA/ Aflatossine in nocciole sgusciate dalla Georgia
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Georgia
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Aflatoxins are harmful substances that can sometimes be found in nuts like hazelnuts. They can make you sick if you eat too much.
What's happening? Some hazelnuts from Georgia were found to have too much aflatoxin. Italy stopped these nuts from entering the country.
Does this affect me? If you bought shelled hazelnuts from Georgia, you might have some. Check your nuts at home.
What should I do? Throw away any hazelnuts from Georgia. If you feel sick, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Georgia · Notifier: Italy
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