Aflatoxins in walnut kernel pieces from Ukraine, via Romania
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Ukraine
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Aflatoxins are harmful substances made by mould. They can be found in some nuts, like walnuts.
What's happening? Some walnut pieces from Ukraine, sent through Romania, had too much aflatoxin. Germany found this and told stores to take them back.
Does this affect me? If you bought walnut pieces in Germany, you might have some at home.
What should I do? Stop eating them and return them to the shop. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Ukraine · Notifier: Germany
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