Ochratoxin A 27.1 ppb in paprika flakes from Spain
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Spain
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Paprika flakes from Spain may have a mold toxin called ochratoxin A.
What's happening? Some batches of these paprika flakes have too much of this toxin. They were sold in the Netherlands and Spain.
Does this affect me? If you bought paprika flakes from Spain, check the package.
What should I do? Stop using them and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Netherlands
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