Ochratoxin in coffee
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea
- Hazard
- ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Italy
- Notifier
- Croatia
What is this? A warning about ochratoxin in coffee. Ochratoxin is a harmful substance that can sometimes be found in coffee.
What's happening? Some coffee has been found to contain ochratoxin. This has been reported in several countries.
Does this affect me? If you have bought coffee from Croatia, Germany, Italy, Russia, or Serbia, this might affect you.
What should I do? Check your coffee at home. If you are unsure, ask your pharmacist or doctor.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea · Hazard: ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Croatia
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