Ergot alkaloids in flour
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- cereals and bakery products
- Hazard
- ergot alkaloids - {natural toxins (other)}
- Origin
- France
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Ergot alkaloids are natural poisons sometimes found in old or damp grain. They can make people sick if they eat too much.
What's happening? Some flour from France may have too much of these poisons. The problem has been fixed, but some old flour might still be in stores.
Does this affect me? This warning was for France and the Netherlands. If you bought flour from there, check it.
What should I do? Do not eat flour that smells bad or looks moldy. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating bread or baked goods.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: ergot alkaloids - {natural toxins (other)} · Origin: France · Notifier: France
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