Increased content of ergot alkaloids in spelt flour
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- cereals and bakery products
- Hazard
- ergot alkaloids - {natural toxins (other)}
- Origin
- Germany
- Notifier
- Austria
What is this? Spelt flour may have higher than safe levels of ergot alkaloids. These are natural toxins from a fungus that can grow on grain.
What's happening? Austria found too much of these toxins in spelt flour from Germany. The flour was sold in Austria.
Does this affect me? If you bought spelt flour in Austria, you might have some at home.
What should I do? Stop using the flour. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating foods made with it.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: ergot alkaloids - {natural toxins (other)} · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Austria
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