aflatoxins in U.S.A. peanuts
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxins B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- United States
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Peanuts from the U.S. may have tiny mold poisons called aflatoxins. These can be harmful if eaten a lot.
What's happening? Some peanuts from the U.S. were stopped at the border because they had too much aflatoxin.
Does this affect me? If you bought peanuts in the Netherlands, check the package or ask the store.
What should I do? If you're worried, ask your doctor or pharmacist before eating the peanuts.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Aflatoxins B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} · Origin: United States · Notifier: Netherlands
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