Maximum levels exceeded for ragweed (Ambrosia spp.) seeds in sunflower seeds from France
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- feed materials
- Hazard
- ragweed (Ambrosia spp.) seeds too high content - {composition}
- Origin
- Belgium *** France
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Sunflower seeds from France have too many ragweed seeds mixed in. Ragweed can cause allergies.
What's happening? Some sunflower seeds from France had ragweed seeds above safe levels. This was found in Belgium and other EU countries.
Does this affect me? If you bought sunflower seeds from France, check the package. People with ragweed allergies may be at risk.
What should I do? Stop eating the seeds. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell. Return the seeds to the store.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: feed materials · Hazard: ragweed (Ambrosia spp.) seeds too high content - {composition} · Origin: Belgium *** France · Notifier: Belgium
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