Ethylene-Oxide in sesame seed hulled
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Categoría
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Riesgo
- pesticide residues - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Sesame seeds with the hull removed may have a small amount of a chemical called ethylene oxide. This chemical is sometimes used to kill germs.
What's happening? Some hulled sesame seeds from India have been found with ethylene oxide. These seeds may be sold in the Netherlands, Italy, Portugal, and the United Kingdom.
Does this affect me? If you have bought hulled sesame seeds, you may have some at home. People who eat these seeds often might be at risk.
What should I do? Do not eat the sesame seeds. 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: pesticide residues - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: Netherlands
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