Too much Ochratoxin A in dried figs from Türkiye
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Finland
What is this? Dried figs from Türkiye may have too much of a natural mold poison called ochratoxin A.
What's happening? Finland stopped some dried figs at the border because tests found too much of this poison.
Does this affect me? If you bought dried figs from Türkiye, check the package or ask the store.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. If you feel sick, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Finland
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