Salmonella and ochratoxin A in pistachio nuts via Sweden.
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Salmonella - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Salmonella Liverpool - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Sweden
- Notifier
- Finland
What is this? Some pistachio nuts may have harmful germs called Salmonella and a natural poison called ochratoxin A.
What's happening? Sweden found these problems in pistachio nuts. The nuts may be sold in Finland and Sweden.
Does this affect me? If you bought pistachio nuts, you might have some at home.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Salmonella - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** Salmonella Liverpool - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Sweden · Notifier: Finland
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