Ochratoxin in hulled sunflower seeds from Bulgaria
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Bulgaria
- Notifier
- Poland
What is this? Ochratoxin is a harmful substance that can sometimes be found in sunflower seeds. It is made by certain molds.
What's happening? Some hulled sunflower seeds from Bulgaria have been found to contain ochratoxin. These seeds may be sold in Poland.
Does this affect me? If you have bought hulled sunflower seeds from Bulgaria, you might be affected.
What should I do? Do not eat the seeds. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Bulgaria · Notifier: Poland
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