Ochratoxin A in dried figs from Turkey
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Dried figs from Turkey may have a harmful mold called ochratoxin A. This mold can make food unsafe to eat.
What's happening? Some dried figs from Turkey have been found with too much ochratoxin A. Germany has warned people about this.
Does this affect me? If you have dried figs from Turkey at home, you might be affected. Check your food.
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: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Germany
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