Peanut Butter, Roasted Peanuts, and Tree Nuts (Aflatoxin) — household safety profile
Low riskThe FDA's action level for aflatoxin in peanuts has not changed since 1969.
What is this product?
The FDA's action level for aflatoxin in peanuts has not changed since 1969. Codex Alimentarius recommends half the US limit.
What's in it
Click any compound name for its full safety profile, regulatory consensus, and exposure data.
Base ingredients
Who's most at risk
- Children — Developing endocrine and neurological systems, higher exposure per body weight
How to use it more safely
- Purchase from reputable manufacturers with aflatoxin testing protocols
- Store in cool, dry conditions below 70°F and 65% humidity
- Check packaging for damage and expiration dates before consumption
- Consume within recommended timeframe after opening
Red flags — when to walk away
- Identified safety concern — Aflatoxin B1 (IARC Group 1) in peanuts; FDA action level 20 ppb (unchanged since 1969); Codex recommends 10 ppb; 59% of market samples with detectable aflatoxin.
Green flags — what to look for
- EPA Safer Choice certified — Meets EPA criteria for safer chemical ingredients
Safer alternatives
- Sunflower seed butter — Lower aflatoxin risk; tree nut-free alternative
- Certified organic peanut butter — Enhanced testing and quality control standards reduce contamination risk
Frequently asked questions
What's in Peanut Butter, Roasted Peanuts, and Tree Nuts (Aflatoxin)?
This product type can contain: Aflatoxin B1, Ochratoxin A, Fumonisin B1, Zearalenone, among others. Click any compound name above for the full safety profile.
Who should be careful with Peanut Butter, Roasted Peanuts, and Tree Nuts (Aflatoxin)?
Vulnerable populations identified for this product type: children.
How can I use Peanut Butter, Roasted Peanuts, and Tree Nuts (Aflatoxin) more safely?
Purchase from reputable manufacturers with aflatoxin testing protocols; Store in cool, dry conditions below 70°F and 65% humidity; Check packaging for damage and expiration dates before consumption
Are there safer alternatives to Peanut Butter, Roasted Peanuts, and Tree Nuts (Aflatoxin)?
Yes — consider: Sunflower seed butter; Certified organic peanut butter. See the Safer alternatives section above for details.
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