Level of aflatoxins exceeding limits in dried figs from Turkey
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Some dried figs from Turkey may have too much aflatoxin. Aflatoxin is a mold poison that can make you sick.
What's happening? France found dried figs with aflatoxin levels above safe limits. These figs were stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? If you bought dried figs from Turkey, check the package. You may have some at home.
What should I do? Do not eat the figs. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: France
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