Ochratoxin A in dried figs from Spain
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Spain
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Dried figs from Spain may have a harmful mold called ochratoxin A. This mold can make food unsafe to eat.
What's happening? Some dried figs from Spain have been found with too much ochratoxin A. These figs were sold in Germany, Belgium, Canada, Finland, France, and Poland.
Does this affect me? If you bought dried figs from Spain in these countries, you might have some at home.
What should I do? Do not eat the figs. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick after eating them.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Germany
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