Ochratoxin A in dried figs
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Slovenia
What is this? Dried figs may have a natural mold called ochratoxin A. Too much can be harmful.
What's happening? Some dried figs from Türkiye have too much ochratoxin A. These figs were sold in Slovenia and Germany.
Does this affect me? If you bought dried figs from these countries, check the package.
What should I do? Stop eating them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Slovenia
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