Diquat and Paraquat in chiaseeds from Paraguay
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- diquat unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** paraquat unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Paraguay
- Notifier
- Norway
What is this? Chiaseeds from Paraguay may have small amounts of two pesticides called diquat and paraquat. These are not allowed in food sold in Norway.
What's happening? Norway found these pesticides in some chiaseeds from Paraguay. The seeds are being checked and may not be safe to eat.
Does this affect me? If you have chiaseeds from Paraguay, you might be affected. Check where your seeds came from.
What should I do? Stop eating the seeds and ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.
🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: diquat unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** paraquat unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Paraguay · Notifier: Norway
All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.
