Presence of aflatoxin B1 and sum of aflatoxins in dried figs from Türkiye
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Dried figs from Türkiye may have a harmful mold called aflatoxin. Too much aflatoxin can make you sick.
What's happening? Italy stopped some dried figs from Türkiye because they had too much aflatoxin. These figs should not be sold.
Does this affect me? If you bought dried figs from Türkiye, check the package. If it says “recalled,” do not eat them.
What should I do? Throw away any recalled dried figs. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating them.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Italy
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