high content of ochratoxin A in dried figs from Türkiye alto contenuto di ocratossina A in fichi secchi origine Turchia
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Some dried figs from Türkiye may have too much ochratoxin A. Ochratoxin A is a harmful substance made by mold.
What's happening? Italy found too much ochratoxin A in dried figs from Türkiye. These figs were stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? If you bought dried figs from Türkiye, check the package. You may have some at home.
What should I do? Do not eat them. 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: ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Italy
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