Detection of ethylene oxide in organic sesame seeds
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- cereals and bakery products
- Hazard
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Germany
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Some organic sesame seeds have a small amount of a chemical called ethylene oxide. This chemical is sometimes used to kill germs on food.
What's happening? Food safety experts found ethylene oxide in sesame seeds from Germany. These seeds may have been sold in several countries.
Does this affect me? If you bought organic sesame seeds, you might have some at home. Check where they came from.
What should I do? Do not eat the sesame seeds if you are not sure. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Germany · Notifier: France
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