Ochratoxin A in dried figs from Türkiye
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Bulgaria
What is this? Some dried figs from Türkiye may have a harmful mold called ochratoxin A.
What's happening? Bulgaria stopped some dried figs from Türkiye at the border because they had too much of this mold.
Does this affect me? If you bought dried figs from Türkiye, check the package or ask the store.
What should I do? If you have these figs, throw them away or return them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Bulgaria
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