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This page announces import inspection orders issued by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare on June 13, 2014. Aflatoxin, a carcinogenic mycotoxin, was detected in pistachio nut products from Spain (21μg/kg) and sesame seeds from Nigeria (16μg/kg), both exceeding safety standards. Mandatory testing for all batches of these imported products has been implemented under the Food Sanitation Law. Both shipments are held under quarantine measures pending further action.

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This page announces inspection orders for imported foods issued by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare on June 13, 2014. Spanish pistachio products and Nigerian sesame seeds were found to contain aflatoxin, a carcinogenic fungal toxin. The ministry implemented mandatory testing for all batches of these products under the Food Sanitation Act. The Spanish product shipment (0.40 tons) and Nigerian sesame seeds (279.25 tons) are being held in storage pending inspection.