Detection of aflatoxins in peanuts from Egypt
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- aflatoxins - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Egypt
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Peanuts from Egypt may have a harmful mold called aflatoxins. These can make you sick if you eat too much.
What's happening? Germany found too much aflatoxin in peanuts from Egypt. The country stopped these peanuts from entering.
Does this affect me? If you bought peanuts from Egypt, check where they came from. Some may still be in stores.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick after eating peanuts.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: aflatoxins - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Egypt · Notifier: Germany
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