presenza oltre i limiti di aflatossina B1 e somma di aflatossine in pistacchi sgusciati origine Emirati Arabi Uniti/ Presence of aflatoxin B1 above the limits and sum of aflatoxins in shelled pistachios originating from the United Arab Emirates
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxins B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- United Arab Emirates
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Some shelled pistachios from the United Arab Emirates have too much aflatoxin. Aflatoxin is a harmful substance made by mold.
What's happening? Italy found these pistachios and stopped them at the border. The nuts have too much aflatoxin B1 and total aflatoxins.
Does this affect me? If you bought shelled pistachios from the United Arab Emirates, you might have some. Check your pantry.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick after eating them.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Aflatoxins B1 - {mycotoxins} *** aflatoxin total - {mycotoxins} · Origin: United Arab Emirates · Notifier: Italy
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