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🍎 Food DE PL June 3, 2024

Plant protection products (haloxyfop and chlorpyrifos) in linseed from Belarus, via Poland

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
nuts, nut products and seeds
Origin
Belarus
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? Some linseed seeds from Belarus, sold through Poland, may have small amounts of two plant sprays called haloxyfop and chlorpyrifos.

What's happening? Germany found these sprays in the seeds. The seeds were sent on to Poland. Experts say the levels are too low to be dangerous.

Does this affect me? Only if you bought linseed seeds from Belarus via Poland. Most people are not affected.

What should I do? If you have these seeds, ask your pharmacist or doctor before using them.

🤖 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: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Origin: Belarus · Notifier: Germany

First published
June 3, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA24.4270

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What is this product recall alert about?
Plant protection products (haloxyfop and chlorpyrifos) in linseed from Belarus, via Poland. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Origin: Belarus · Notifier: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 3, 2024 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany and Poland.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
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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