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Pesticide residues in organic buckwheat groats from Lithuania

Classification
Information notification for follow-up
Risk
Not serious
Category
cereals and bakery products
Hazard
glyphosate - {pesticide residues}
Origin
Lithuania
Notifier
Lithuania
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What is this? Buckwheat groats are small, nutty-tasting grains. Some batches from Lithuania have a little too much glyphosate, a weed-killer chemical.

What's happening? Lithuania told other countries that some organic buckwheat groats have a small amount of glyphosate. It is not a big risk.

Does this affect me? If you bought organic buckwheat groats from Lithuania, check where they came from.

What should I do? If you are worried, ask your doctor or pharmacist before eating it.

🤖 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: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Not serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: glyphosate - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Lithuania · Notifier: Lithuania

First published
May 11, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2023.3143

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What is this product recall alert about?
Pesticide residues in organic buckwheat groats from Lithuania. Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Not serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: glyphosate - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Lithuania · Notifier: Lithuania
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 11, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Lithuania, Austria, France, Germany, Ireland, Latvia, and UNITED STATES.
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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