Ethylene oxide in organic sesame seeds
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Kategori
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Fare
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- India *** Luxembourg
- Notifier
- Sweden
What is this? Some organic sesame seeds may have a small amount of a chemical called ethylene oxide. This is a pesticide that should not be in food.
What's happening? Food safety teams in several countries found ethylene oxide in sesame seeds from India. These seeds were sold in shops in Sweden, Belgium, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, and Switzerland.
Does this affect me? If you bought organic sesame seeds, you might have some at home. Check the bag or ask the store where you bought them.
What should I do? Do not eat the sesame seeds if you are not sure. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India *** Luxembourg · Notifier: Sweden
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