Exceedance Of Aflatoxin In Groundnuts From USA
Certain groundnuts (peanuts) from the United States have been recalled in the Netherlands because they contain higher levels of aflatoxin than allowed. Aflatoxin is a naturally occurring mold toxin that can contaminate nuts. This is classified as a Class III recall, meaning there is minimal health risk but the product does not meet safety standards.
- Product
- Exceedance of aflatoxin in groundnuts from USA. Category: nuts, nut products and seeds. Origin: United States
- Reason
- Exceedance of aflatoxin in groundnuts from USA
- Classification
- Class III
- Category
- food recall
- Country
- European Union
- Agency
- RASFF
- Recall date
- 2026-08-24
- Status
- Ongoing
- Areas affected
- NL
- Distribution
- Netherlands
Official recall notice from RASFF
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/df3fb6bb-e9d7-4c88-85c2-41541ab32f1d