Ochratoxin A in organic sultanas from Uzbekistan, via Turkey
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Uzbekistan
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Ochratoxin A is a natural mold poison sometimes found in dried fruits. It can form on sultanas (dried grapes) if they are not dried or stored properly.
What's happening? Germany found too much ochratoxin A in organic sultanas from Uzbekistan that came through Turkey. The risk is low, but the product is being watched.
Does this affect me? Only if you bought these specific sultanas in Germany. Most stores have already pulled them.
What should I do? If you have these sultanas at home, throw them away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating dried fruit.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Uzbekistan · Notifier: Germany
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