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Thomas Jeffries, Senior Lecturer in Microbiology, Western Sydney University

What is aflatoxin, the toxic chemical behind Coles’ peanut butter recall?

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Coles is recalling two of its homebrand peanut butter products, over concerns they have been contaminated with aflatoxin, a toxic chemical linked to liver cancer.

The supermarket chain has issued the recall notice for Coles Smooth Peanut Butter 1kg and Coles Crunchy Peanut Butter 1kg, with the best before date of February 5 2027. They were sold in supermarkets and online nationally between May 1 and June 30 this year.

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