High HCN content in organic linseed
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- cereals and bakery products
- Hazard
- cyanide too high content - {biological contaminants}
- Origin
- France
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Organic linseed is a small seed often used in bread or cereals. It can contain a natural poison called cyanide if not grown or stored properly.
What's happening? Some organic linseed from France had too much cyanide. This was found and reported in France and Luxembourg.
Does this affect me? If you bought organic linseed or foods with it in France or Luxembourg, check your supply.
What should I do? Stop eating it and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: cyanide too high content - {biological contaminants} · Origin: France · Notifier: France
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