Ochratoxin A (OTA) in raisins from India
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- Poland
What is this? Raisins from India may have a small amount of a natural mold poison called ochratoxin A. This can happen in dried fruits.
What's happening? Some raisins sold in Europe have been found to have this mold poison. Officials are checking and recalling the affected batches.
Does this affect me? If you bought raisins from India in Poland, Cyprus, Estonia, Germany, Malta, or Norway, this may affect you.
What should I do? Stop eating the raisins. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell. Return the raisins to the store for a refund.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Undecided · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins} · Origin: India · Notifier: Poland
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