Ochratoxine A in red quinoa from France
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- cereals and bakery products
- Hazard
- ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins}
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Red quinoa is a type of grain. Ochratoxin A is a harmful substance that can sometimes be found in grains.
What's happening? Some red quinoa from France may have too much ochratoxin A. This has been found in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany.
Does this affect me? If you have bought red quinoa from France, you might be affected.
What should I do? Do not eat the quinoa. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins} · Notifier: Netherlands
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