Ochratoxin A contamination in dried figs from Turkey
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some dried figs from Turkey may have a harmful mold called ochratoxin A.
What's happening? Germany found too much of this mold in dried figs from Turkey. They stopped the figs at the border.
Does this affect me? If you bought dried figs from Turkey, check them.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Germany
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