Ochratoxin A in sultanas from Afghanistan exported from Türkiye
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Afghanistan
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Some dried grapes (sultanas) from Afghanistan may have a harmful mold toxin called ochratoxin A.
What's happening? Italy found too much of this toxin in sultanas shipped from Türkiye. The shipment was stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? If you bought sultanas from Afghanistan in Italy, check the package or ask the store.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Return the sultanas to the shop or ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Afghanistan · Notifier: Italy
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