Significant ochratoxin A content in nut-fruit mixture from Austria
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- other food product / mixed
- Hazard
- ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Austria
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? A bag of mixed nuts and dried fruit from Austria has too much ochratoxin A. This is a natural mold poison that can be harmful.
What's happening? The German food watchdog found the high level and issued a recall. The product is no longer safe to eat.
Does this affect me? If you bought this nut-fruit mix in Germany, it may be in your home. Check the package for the recall notice.
What should I do? Throw the mix away or return it to the shop. If you feel unwell, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: other food product / mixed · Hazard: ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Austria · Notifier: Germany
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