Ergot sclerotia in wheat from France
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- cereals and bakery products
- Hazard
- ergot sclerotia - {natural toxins (other)}
- Origin
- France
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Ergot sclerotia are dark, hard pieces from a fungus that can grow on wheat. They contain natural poisons that may harm health.
What's happening? Wheat from France may have these harmful pieces mixed in. The problem has been found and fixed.
Does this affect me? If you bought wheat or bread from France in Belgium, you might have some. The risk is now low.
What should I do? If you are worried, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice. Do not eat any wheat that looks strange.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: ergot sclerotia - {natural toxins (other)} · Origin: France · Notifier: Belgium
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