Elevated levels of Hydrocyanic acid in Brown Linseed
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- cyanide high content - {biological contaminants}
- Origin
- Kazakhstan
- Notifier
- Malta
What is this? Brown linseed is a small seed sometimes eaten raw or in food. It can contain a natural poison called hydrocyanic acid if not handled right.
What's happening? Some brown linseed from Kazakhstan has too much of this poison. Malta has recalled the affected seeds.
Does this affect me? If you bought brown linseed in Malta, you may have some at home.
What should I do? Stop eating it and return it to the shop. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: cyanide high content - {biological contaminants} · Origin: Kazakhstan · Notifier: Malta
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