alto contenuto di aflatossine in pistacchi sgusciati origine usa/High content of aflatoxins in shelled pistachios form Türkiye, origin USA
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- United States
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Aflatoxins are harmful substances sometimes found in nuts like pistachios. They can be unsafe if eaten in large amounts.
What's happening? Some shelled pistachios from the USA were found to have too much aflatoxin. Italy stopped these nuts at the border.
Does this affect me? If you bought shelled pistachios from the USA, check the package. You may have some at home.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating nuts.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: Aflatoxin - {mycotoxins} · Origin: United States · Notifier: Italy
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