Ochratoxin A in dried figs (fig balls)
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Sweden
What is this? Dried figs (fig balls) may have a harmful mold called ochratoxin A.
What's happening? Some dried figs from Türkiye were found to have too much ochratoxin A. Sweden stopped these figs at the border.
Does this affect me? If you bought dried figs from Türkiye, check the package.
What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you ate these figs and feel unwell.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Sweden
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