Presence of ochratoxins in dried figs from Türkiye presenza di ocratossine in fichi secchi dalla Turchia
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Some dried figs from Türkiye may have a harmful mold called ochratoxin A.
What's happening? Italy found too much of this mold in dried figs from Türkiye. The figs were stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? If you bought dried figs from Türkiye, check the package or ask the store.
What should I do? Do not eat them. 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: ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Italy
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