Ochratoxin A in dried figs from Türkiye
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Dried figs from Türkiye may have a harmful mold called ochratoxin A.
What's happening? Italy stopped some dried figs from Türkiye at the border because they had too much ochratoxin A.
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 any and feel sick.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Italy
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