In Taiwan, half of peanut butter that was sampled—20 samples in all from various stores, supermarkets and online markets—were found to contain aflatoxin.
The peanut butter was tested by the Consumers Foundation (CF), an independent, non-profit organization based in Taipei, Taiwan.
All of the 10 samples that tested positive for aflatoxin did not exceed the 15 parts per billion (ppb) limit. However, the CF reminded customers that continually consuming aflatoxin-contaminated food could be extremely hazardous. They also suggested that the public immediately freeze food items immediately upon opening the packaging.
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