Ethylene Oxide in Sesame Seeds
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Kategori
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Fare
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- United Kingdom
What is this? Some sesame seeds may have a small amount of a chemical called ethylene oxide. This is a pesticide sometimes used on crops.
What's happening? Sesame seeds from India have been found with ethylene oxide. These seeds may be sold in the UK and Italy.
Does this affect me? If you bought sesame seeds from India, you might have some at home. This does not affect all sesame seeds.
What should I do? Do not eat the sesame seeds if you have them. 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 · Notifier: United Kingdom
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