high content of morphine alkaloids in poppy seeds from Czech Republic, via Slovakia
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- opium alkaloids high content - {composition}
- Origin
- Czechia
- Notifier
- Romania
What is this? Poppy seeds from the Czech Republic may have too much morphine. This can happen in seeds used for baking or cooking.
What's happening? Romania found high morphine in these poppy seeds. The seeds came from Czechia through Slovakia.
Does this affect me? If you bought poppy seeds in Romania, you might have some. Check your kitchen.
What should I do? Stop using the seeds. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: opium alkaloids high content - {composition} · Origin: Czechia · Notifier: Romania
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