Reference value exceeded Alternariatoxins in tomato paste from Italy
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- other food product / mixed
- Hazard
- alternariol - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Italy
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Tomato paste from Italy has a small amount of a natural mold toxin called alternariol.
What's happening? Germany found too much of this toxin in some tomato paste. They told stores to stop selling it.
Does this affect me? If you bought tomato paste from Italy, check your pantry. This only affects that brand.
What should I do? Throw it away or return it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating it.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: other food product / mixed · Hazard: alternariol - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Germany
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