Ethylene oxide in sesame seeds processed in organic hamburger buns from Germany
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Germany
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Sesame seeds in some organic hamburger buns from Germany may have a chemical called ethylene oxide. This is a pesticide that should not be in food.
What's happening? Germany found ethylene oxide in sesame seeds used in these buns. The seeds came from Germany.
Does this affect me? If you bought these buns in Germany, Austria, or other listed countries, you may be affected.
What should I do? Stop eating the buns. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Germany
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