Border Rejection of Egusi Seeds Over the Limits for Aflatoxin
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Nigeria
- Notifier
- Ireland
What is this? Egusi seeds are small seeds from Nigeria used in cooking. They can sometimes contain harmful mold called aflatoxin.
What's happening? Ireland rejected a batch of egusi seeds from Nigeria because they had too much aflatoxin.
Does this affect me? If you have egusi seeds from Nigeria, you might be affected.
What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have concerns. Do not eat the seeds if you are unsure.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Nigeria · Notifier: Ireland
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