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
- Germany
What is this? Dried figs from Türkiye 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 dried figs from Türkiye. These figs were stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? If you bought dried figs from Türkiye, check them. This recall is in Germany.
What should I do? Throw away any dried figs from Türkiye. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Germany
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