Nuts recalled due to aflatoxin contamination
The UK Food Standards Agency has issued a food alert to confirm the recall of Chilli and Lemon Roasted Pistachios from Julian Graves. The alert states that:
"Julian Graves is starting a recall of a batch of chilli and lemon roasted pistachios following tests showing levels of aflatoxins 600 times higher than the legal limit.
The affected nuts (Lot number LF02454, Best before APR2009) are sold in Julian Graves stores and were immediately withdrawn from sale on 2 January. The company has initiated a recall of the affected nuts.
The Agency is advising consumers, who may have bought this product, not to eat it and to return it to the shop where they bought it.
If you have already eaten this product it is unlikely that your health will have suffered, but it is important that you should not eat any more. If you have eaten several packets and feel unwell, consult your doctor.
The Agency is working with the company and manufacturer to check that no affected product is on the market".
Alflatoxins are a naturally found toxin to find out more visit the "Bad Bug Book" Aflatoxins are carcinogenic "cancer inducing" substances which is why they are of major concern as a food contaminant.
"Julian Graves is starting a recall of a batch of chilli and lemon roasted pistachios following tests showing levels of aflatoxins 600 times higher than the legal limit.
The affected nuts (Lot number LF02454, Best before APR2009) are sold in Julian Graves stores and were immediately withdrawn from sale on 2 January. The company has initiated a recall of the affected nuts.
The Agency is advising consumers, who may have bought this product, not to eat it and to return it to the shop where they bought it.
If you have already eaten this product it is unlikely that your health will have suffered, but it is important that you should not eat any more. If you have eaten several packets and feel unwell, consult your doctor.
The Agency is working with the company and manufacturer to check that no affected product is on the market".
Alflatoxins are a naturally found toxin to find out more visit the "Bad Bug Book" Aflatoxins are carcinogenic "cancer inducing" substances which is why they are of major concern as a food contaminant.
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