ETHYLENE OXIDE IN SESAME SEEDS MARKETED AS SUCH SEEDS OR AS A PART OF MIXTURES AND CEREAL COVER
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Kategori
- cereals and bakery products
- Fare
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- India *** Spain
- Notifier
- Spain
What is this? Sesame seeds sold alone or mixed with other seeds or cereals may contain a chemical called ethylene oxide. This chemical is sometimes used to kill germs but can be harmful in large amounts.
What's happening? Some sesame seeds from India have been found with too much ethylene oxide. These seeds were sold in several countries, including Spain, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, and Portugal.
Does this affect me? If you bought sesame seeds or products with sesame seeds from these countries, you may be affected. Check your pantry for sesame seeds or seed mixes.
What should I do? Stop eating the sesame seeds or products right away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India *** Spain · Notifier: Spain
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