Dangerous peanuts: in Odesa, poisonous nuts should be removed from the market
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In the Odesa region, exceeding the maximum permissible levels of aflatoxins was found in the shell of peanuts exported from Egypt. It is a poisonous substance secreted by some types of microscopic molds. This is reported by the State Production and Consumer Service in the Odesa region. The department received a notification from the rapid response system for food products and fodder about the detection of exceeding the maximum permissible levels of aflatoxins in peanuts in the shell. Nuts were exported to Ukraine from Egypt via Poland. Illustrative photo / Depositphotos “We inform the market operators of the need to withdraw it from circulation and within a period of no more than two working days,” the State Production and Consumer Service reports. Aflatoxin-B1 is a poisonous substance for humans and animals that is secreted by some types of microscopic molds. It causes malignant tumors and cirrhosis of the liver, and also reduces immunity. With severe poisoning with aflatoxin-B1, brain edema and acute liver failure are possible. Previously, we reported on 20 products that can be used to replace meat. Among them are peanuts.
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