Presence of Ochratoxin A in dried figs from Turkey
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Malta
What is this? Dried figs from Turkey may have a harmful mold called ochratoxin A.
What's happening? Some dried figs from Turkey were stopped at the border because they had too much ochratoxin A.
Does this affect me? If you bought dried figs from Turkey, you might have some at home.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Malta
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