Belgium Calls Back Turkish Pistachios Due to Dangerous Carcinogen Contamination

Dangerous carcinogen discovered in Turkish pistachios leads to Belgium product recall. Authorities identified high aflatoxin levels after food safety inspections in Belgium supermarkets.

TADAL NV company decides to withdraw and recall ‘Pistachios gepeld’ brand products.

Belgian consumers warned not to consume and to promptly return purchased pistachios immediately. The recalled pistachios were sold between December and March in multiple retail outlets.

Aflatoxin is produced by mold, classified as carcinogenic by the World Health Organization. Cooking or roasting cannot eliminate aflatoxin, which may cause severe health problems.