Claviceps purpurea in rye
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- feed materials
- Hazard
- rye ergot (Claviceps purpurea) - {natural toxins (other)}
- Origin
- Poland
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Rye ergot is a dark fungus that can grow on rye. It makes a poison called a natural toxin.
What's happening? Some rye from Poland had this fungus. Belgium and Germany told people about it.
Does this affect me? If you bought rye or rye products from these countries, check them.
What should I do? Do not eat the rye. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Undecided · Category: feed materials · Hazard: rye ergot (Claviceps purpurea) - {natural toxins (other)} · Origin: Poland · Notifier: Belgium
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