level of aflatoxins exceeding limits in figs from Turkey
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Some dried figs from Turkey have too much of a natural mold poison called aflatoxin.
What's happening? France found these figs at the border and stopped them from being sold.
Does this affect me? If you bought dried figs from Turkey, check the package.
What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: France
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