Ethylene oxide in organic sesame seeds from the Netherlands
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Categoría
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Riesgo
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- unknown origin
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Sesame seeds sold in Germany may have a small amount of a chemical called ethylene oxide. This chemical is sometimes used to kill germs on food.
What's happening? Germany found ethylene oxide in sesame seeds from the Netherlands. These seeds are now being taken off store shelves.
Does this affect me? If you bought sesame seeds in Germany, you may have some at home. Only people who bought these seeds need to worry.
What should I do? Stop eating the sesame seeds and throw them away. If you are unsure, ask your pharmacist or doctor.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: unknown origin · Notifier: Germany
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