Presence of aflatoxins and ochratoxin A above legal limits in dried figs from Turkey
- 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? Dried figs from Turkey may have tiny mold poisons called aflatoxins and ochratoxin A. These can be harmful if eaten too much.
What's happening? Italy found these poisons in some dried figs from Turkey. The figs were stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? Only if you bought dried figs from Turkey. Check your pantry.
What should I do? Throw away any dried figs from Turkey. Ask your doctor or pharmacist 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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