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The pharmacy chain dm recalls rice because of the risk of mold
The dm pharmacy chain has launched a call for organic rice. According to the company, we can not exclude the presence of molds that can harm health.
Increased levels of aflatoxins
The pharmacy chain calls the article "dmBio long grain natural rice" with the expiry dates (MHD) 26.10.2019 and 23.11.2019. "Reason for recall: it can not be ruled out that products containing the aforementioned MHD have increased levels of aflatoxin," writes the company Dm-Drogerie Markt in consumer information. "These substances can affect your health if you take them over a long period of time," he continues.
Do not consume the product
Customers are requested not to consume the product with the mentioned MHD and return it unopened or already open to DM markets.
The MHD is easily recognizable on the side of the package.
The purchase price will be refunded.
Carcinogenic substances
"Aflatoxins are metabolites formed by various molds, molds can form, for example, because of insufficient drying or improper storage," says the report to consumers.
According to the Federal Institute for Risk Assessment (BfR), aflatoxins are "among the most potent toxins and natural carcinogens".
According to the experts, animal experiments have shown that aflatoxins have carcinogenic effects (especially liver cancer).
And in humans, "a possible badociation with the hepatitis B virus is evoked during the appearance of a carcinoma of the liver".
As the institute reports on its website, mold toxins are "heat-stable and only destroyed to a small extent during cooking." They can be taken with food or with air contaminated. "(Ad)
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