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 U.S.A. may have tiny mold poisons called aflatoxins. These can be harmful if eaten a lot.
What's happening? Some peanut shipments from the U.S.A. were stopped at the border. They had too much aflatoxin.
Does this affect me? If you bought peanuts from the U.S.A., check the package. This mostly affects people in the Netherlands.
What should I do? Do not eat the peanuts if you are unsure. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
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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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