Opium alkaloids (morphine and codein) in poppy seeds from Türkiye
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- opium alkaloids high content - {composition}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Norway
What is this? Poppy seeds from Türkiye may have too much morphine and codeine. These are opium drugs found in the seeds.
What's happening? Norway found high levels of these drugs in the seeds. They told other countries to be careful.
Does this affect me? If you bought poppy seeds from Türkiye, check the package. People who eat them may be at risk.
What should I do? Stop eating the seeds. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: opium alkaloids high content - {composition} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Norway
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