Hydrocyanic acid (HCN) in organic flaxseed, from Kazakhstan, via Czech Republic
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- cyanide high content - {biological contaminants}
- Origin
- Kazakhstan
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Some organic flaxseed from Kazakhstan may have too much hydrocyanic acid (HCN), a natural poison.
What's happening? The seeds were sold in the Netherlands, Belgium, France, and Germany. They were sent through the Czech Republic.
Does this affect me? You may have bought these seeds. Eating too much could be harmful.
What should I do? Stop using the seeds. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: cyanide high content - {biological contaminants} · Origin: Kazakhstan · Notifier: Netherlands
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