Morphine in poppy seeds from Pakistan.
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- morphine high content - {composition}
- Origin
- Pakistan
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Some poppy seeds from Pakistan have too much morphine in them.
What's happening? These seeds were found in the Netherlands, France, and Spain. They may have been sold to shops or used in food.
Does this affect me? If you bought poppy seeds or foods with them, you might have some.
What should I do? Stop using them and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: morphine high content - {composition} · Origin: Pakistan · Notifier: Netherlands
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