Aflatoxins in U.S.A. peanuts
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- United States
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Peanuts from the United States may have a harmful mold called aflatoxin. This mold can make people sick.
What's happening? The Netherlands stopped some peanut shipments from the U.S. because they had too much aflatoxin.
Does this affect me? If you bought peanuts from the U.S., check the package. If you're unsure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
What should I do? Do not eat the peanuts if you see mold or smell something bad. 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: Netherlands
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