Increased content of tenuazonic acid in tomato paste from Greece
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- tenuazonic acid - {mycotoxins}
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some tomato paste from Greece has a little too much of a natural mold toxin called tenuazonic acid.
What's happening? Germany found this extra toxin in the tomato paste and told stores to stop selling it.
Does this affect me? If you bought tomato paste from Greece, check the package or ask the store.
What should I do? Throw it away or return it. If you’re not sure, ask your pharmacist or doctor.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: tenuazonic acid - {mycotoxins} · Notifier: Germany
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