high content of aflatoxins in shelled pistachios from Iran
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Iran
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Shelled pistachios from Iran may have too much aflatoxin. Aflatoxin is a harmful substance made by mold.
What's happening? Italy found these pistachios had too much aflatoxin. They stopped the nuts from entering the country.
Does this affect me? If you bought shelled pistachios from Iran, check where they came from.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: Aflatoxin - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Iran · Notifier: Italy
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