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2023-07-14 19:59:28 UTC - MISINFORMED_OR_POTENTIALLY_MISLEADING

Whilst Mejdool dates can contain black mould (Aspergillus sp.) the strain found in them has been shown not to produce the dangerous mycotoxin that is often associated with black mould (Ochratoxin A) as shown in this study: https://www.dead-sea.org.il/dead-sea.org.il/originals/Isolation%20and%20identification%20of%20Aspergillus%20sp.%20from%20decayed%20Medjool%20date%20fruit.docx

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• Whilst Mejdool dates can contain black mould (Aspergillus sp.) the strain found in them has been shown not to produce the dangerous mycotoxin that is often associated with black mould (Ochratoxin A) as shown in this study: https://www.dead-sea.org.il/dead-sea.org.il/originals/Isolation%20and%20identification%20of%20Aspergillus%20sp.%20from%20decayed%20Medjool%20date%20fruit.docx