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This is the well-known brand of merkén that must be withdrawn from the market in Chile due to the detection of toxins, according to the Minsal

This is the well-known brand of merkén that must be withdrawn from the market in Chile due to the detection of toxins, according to the Minsal

The Ministry of Health (Minsal) has issued a health alert, ordering the withdrawal of two batches of merkén of the well-known brand “Gourmet” due to the detection of a dangerous toxin in these products. This announcement has generated concern, since it is a condiment widely used in Chilean cuisine. The discovery was made within the framework of the National Mycotoxin Surveillance process, where the Environmental and Labor Public Health laboratories of the Metropolitan Health Seremi found Ochratoxin A in a sample of this merkén, which comes from the Tarapacá region.

Ochratoxin A is a toxin produced by certain fungi, and although its consumption does not cause immediate poisoning, prolonged consumption can have serious consequences for health. Among the possible adverse effects are damage to the liver, kidneys and nervous system, as well as risks for pregnant women. Given these dangers, the Minsal has urged the population not to consume the affected products, which correspond to the 21-gram and 100-gram merkén of the Gourmet brand, with expiration dates in November and December 2025, respectively.



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