High content of ochratoxin A in dried figs from Turkey
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Dried figs from Turkey may have a harmful mold called ochratoxin A.
What's happening? Italy found too much of this mold in some dried figs from Turkey.
Does this affect me? If you bought dried figs from Turkey, check the package.
What should I do? Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you ate these figs and feel unwell.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Italy
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