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 United States may have tiny, harmful mold poisons called aflatoxins.
What's happening? Some peanut shipments were stopped at the border because they had too much of these poisons.
Does this affect me? If you bought peanuts in the Netherlands, check the package or ask the store.
What should I do? Throw away any peanuts that look old or smell bad. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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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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