Presence of aflatoxin B1 and sum of aflatoxins and ochratoxin in shelled pistachios from Türkiye.
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} *** ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Some pistachios from Türkiye may have tiny amounts of mold poisons called aflatoxins and ochratoxin.
What's happening? Italy stopped some shipments of these pistachios because the poison levels were too high.
Does this affect me? If you bought shelled pistachios from Türkiye, check the package.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} *** ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Italy
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