Presence of aflatoxins above legal limits in shelled pistachios from the United States, via United Arab Emirates
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- United States
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Some pistachios from the United States may have mold poisons called aflatoxins. These can be harmful if eaten too much.
What's happening? Italy found too much aflatoxin in pistachios coming from the U.S. through the United Arab Emirates. These nuts are being rejected at the border.
Does this affect me? If you bought shelled pistachios in Italy, you might have some. Check your pantry.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Aflatoxin B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} · Origin: United States · Notifier: Italy
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