Ochratoxin A in dried figs from Turkiye
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Some dried figs from Turkiye may have a harmful mold called ochratoxin A. This mold can make food unsafe to eat.
What's happening? France found too much ochratoxin A in dried figs from Turkiye. These figs were stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? Only people who bought dried figs from Turkiye might have them. Check your dried figs at home.
What should I do? If you have dried figs from Turkiye, throw them away or return them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: France
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