aflatoxins in shelled pistachios from the USA
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- United States
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Some pistachios from the USA have small amounts of mold poisons called aflatoxins. These poisons can be harmful if eaten a lot.
What's happening? Italy stopped some shipments of these pistachios because they had too much aflatoxin.
Does this affect me? If you bought shelled pistachios in Italy, check the package for a recall notice.
What should I do? Do not eat 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: United States · Notifier: Italy
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