OchratoxinA in Turkish dry figs
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Ochratoxin A is a harmful substance sometimes found in dried figs from Turkey.
What's happening? Some dried figs from Turkey were found to have too much ochratoxin A. These figs were stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? If you bought dried figs from Turkey, check the package or ask the store where they came from.
What should I do? Do not eat the figs if you are unsure. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Netherlands
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