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? Germany found too much ochratoxin A in some dried figs from Turkey. These figs are being recalled.
Does this affect me? If you have dried figs from Turkey at home, you might be affected.
What should I do? Stop eating the figs and throw them away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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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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