Fumonisins in maize
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- cereals and bakery products
- Hazard
- fumonisins - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Italy
- Notifier
- Switzerland
What is this? Fumonisins are harmful substances sometimes found in corn (maize). They can grow on the corn if it is not stored properly.
What's happening? Some maize products from Italy have been found to contain too much fumonisin. Switzerland has recalled these products.
Does this affect me? If you bought maize products from Italy recently, you might be affected. Check your food packages.
What should I do? Do not eat the recalled maize products. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: fumonisins - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Switzerland
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