Ochratoxin A (17,6 μg/kg) in raisins from Uzbekistan, via Lithuania
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Uzbekistan
- Notifier
- Latvia
What is this? Raisins from Uzbekistan may have a small amount of a mold poison called ochratoxin A.
What's happening? Some raisins sold in Latvia and Lithuania had too much of this poison. The problem has been fixed.
Does this affect me? If you bought raisins from these countries, check the package or ask the store.
What should I do? Do not eat the raisins. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Uzbekistan · Notifier: Latvia
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