Presence of aflatoxin (B1 and sum) higher than the legal limits in sweet almonds from the United States // Presenza di aflatossina (B1 e somma ) superiori ai limiti di legge in mandorle dolci
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin - {mycotoxins} *** Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- United States
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Some sweet almonds from the United States have too much aflatoxin. Aflatoxin is a harmful substance made by mold.
What's happening? Italy found these almonds have more aflatoxin than the law allows. The problem has been fixed.
Does this affect me? If you bought sweet almonds from the United States, check them.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Aflatoxin - {mycotoxins} *** Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} · Origin: United States · Notifier: Italy
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