Alternariol (AOH) and Alternariol Monomethyl Ether (AME) on Black Sesame seeds
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- alternariol - {mycotoxins} *** alternariol monomethyl ether (AME) - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Bolivia
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Black sesame seeds may have small amounts of two natural mold poisons called alternariol and alternariol monomethyl ether.
What's happening? Some black sesame seeds from Bolivia had these poisons. The Netherlands found this and told stores to stop selling them.
Does this affect me? If you bought black sesame seeds in the Netherlands, you may have some at home.
What should I do? Throw away any black sesame seeds you have. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Not serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: alternariol - {mycotoxins} *** alternariol monomethyl ether (AME) - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Bolivia · Notifier: Netherlands
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