Czech food safety inspectorate bans sale of peanuts containing Aflatoxins

Around 35,000 packets of Russian-sourced peanuts sold by the Czech Vitana company may have been contaminated by illegal levels of Aflatoxins, the Czech food safety Inspectorate warned today. The packs of salted peanuts are to be re-called, although the Inspectorate is re-assuring Czech’s that safety limits on the toxin have only been marginally exceeded. Aflatoxins are formed by moulds that form on nuts during storage. Excessive exposure can lead to liver damage.