Ohratoxin A in dried figs from Türkiye
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Bulgaria
What is this? Some dried figs from Türkiye may have a harmful mold called ochratoxin A. This mold can make food unsafe to eat.
What's happening? Bulgaria found this mold in dried figs from Türkiye. The figs were stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? Only if you bought dried figs from Türkiye. Check your dried figs at home.
What should I do? Throw away any dried figs from Türkiye. If you feel sick, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Bulgaria
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