Unauthorized substance ethylene oxide (ethylene oxide/2-chloroethanol) in hulled sesame seeds from India, via the United Kingdom
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Categoría
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Riesgo
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some sesame seeds from India may have a chemical called ethylene oxide. This chemical is not allowed in food.
What's happening? Germany found this problem and told other countries. The seeds came to the UK first before going to Germany, Belgium, and Sweden.
Does this affect me? If you bought sesame seeds from India, you might be affected. Check where your seeds came from.
What should I do? Do not eat the seeds if you are unsure. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: Germany
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