Ethylene oxide in cumin seeds from India
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Some cumin seeds from India may have a small amount of a chemical called ethylene oxide. This is a pesticide that should not be in food.
What's happening? France found this problem and stopped the seeds at the border. The seeds were not sold in stores.
Does this affect me? If you bought cumin seeds from India, check the package. If it says "recalled," do not use it.
What should I do? Throw away any cumin seeds from India. If you are unsure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: France
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