Excessive aflatoxin levels (aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxin) in dried figs from Turkey
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some dried figs from Turkey may have too much aflatoxin. This is a harmful substance made by mold.
What's happening? Germany found too much aflatoxin in dried figs from Turkey. These figs were stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? If you bought dried figs from Turkey, check the package. This recall is in Germany.
What should I do? Do not eat the figs. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick after eating them.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Germany
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