Presence of Aflatoxins beyond the permitted limits in shelled Pistachios from the USA
- 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? Shelled pistachios from the USA may have mold toxins called aflatoxins. These can be harmful if eaten in large amounts.
What's happening? Italy found too much aflatoxin in some pistachios from the USA. These nuts were stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? If you bought shelled pistachios from the USA, check the package. You may have some at home.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick after eating pistachios.
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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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