Chlorates in sesame seeds from Nigeria, via Germany
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- chlorate unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Germany *** Nigeria
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Sesame seeds from Nigeria may have a small amount of a chemical called chlorate. This can happen from how the seeds are grown or handled.
What's happening? Some sesame seeds sold in Germany and sent to Belgium and Austria have this chemical. It is not a big risk, but the seeds are being checked.
Does this affect me? If you bought sesame seeds from Nigeria in Germany, Belgium, or Austria, this may affect you.
What should I do? Do not eat the seeds. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you are worried.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Not serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: chlorate unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Germany *** Nigeria · Notifier: Belgium
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