Ethylene oxide in sesame seeds from India
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Undecided
- Categoría
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Riesgo
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- Norway
What is this? Sesame seeds from India may have a small amount of a chemical called ethylene oxide. This is sometimes used as a pesticide.
What's happening? Norway found this issue and stopped the seeds at the border. They are not sure if the amount is harmful.
Does this affect me? Only if you have sesame seeds from India at home. Most seeds sold in stores are safe.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. If you are worried, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: Norway
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