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🍎 Food BE FR October 4, 2024

Maximum levels exceeded for ragweed (Ambrosia spp.) seeds and datura seeds in sunflower seeds from France

Classification
Alert notification
Risk
Serious
Category
feed materials
Hazard
ragweed (Ambrosia spp.) seeds - too high content of - {composition} *** thorn-apple (Datura stramonium L) seeds too high content - {natural toxins (ot
Origin
Belgium *** France
Notifier
Belgium
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What is this? Sunflower seeds from France may have too many ragweed and datura seeds. These seeds can be harmful.

What's happening? Some sunflower seeds from France have been found with too many ragweed and datura seeds. This is a safety issue.

Does this affect me? This affects people in Belgium and France who bought these sunflower seeds.

What should I do? Do not eat these seeds. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating them.

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Agency-published detail

Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: feed materials · Hazard: ragweed (Ambrosia spp.) seeds - too high content of - {composition} *** thorn-apple (Datura stramonium L) seeds too high content - {natural toxins (ot · Origin: Belgium *** France · Notifier: Belgium

First published
October 4, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2024.7338

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What is this product recall alert about?
Maximum levels exceeded for ragweed (Ambrosia spp.) seeds and datura seeds in sunflower seeds from France. Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: feed materials · Hazard: ragweed (Ambrosia spp.) seeds - too high content of - {composition} *** thorn-apple (Datura stramonium L) seeds too high content - {natural toxins (ot · Origin: Belgium *** France · Notifier:...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 4, 2024 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Belgium and France.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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