“There are no official controls (on aflatoxin contamination)or requirements applicable to pistachios intended for export to the EU”, according to a report by the EU’s Food and Veterinary Office (FVO) published on 5 April. Aflatoxins are powerful carcinogens which increase the risk of cancer of the liver.
The report sought evaluate the systems in place in the US to check for aflatoxin contamination in pistachios. The experts noted the continuing efforts of the US sector in developing...