Ochratoxin A in dried figs from Turkey
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Italy
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? Italy found too much ochratoxin A in dried figs from Turkey. These figs were stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? If you bought dried figs from Turkey, check where they came from. You might have some at home.
What should I do? Do not eat the figs if they are from Turkey. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating them.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Italy
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