polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in freekeh from Syria, via Turkey
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- cereals and bakery products
- Hazard
- aluminium high content - {composition} *** benzo(a)pyrene - {environmental pollutants} *** polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons sum of - {environmental po
- Origin
- Syria
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Freekeh is a type of roasted green wheat. Some freekeh from Syria may have high levels of certain chemicals.
What's happening? Germany found these chemicals in freekeh that came from Syria through Turkey. The risk is not yet clear.
Does this affect me? If you have freekeh from Syria, you might be affected. Check where your freekeh came from.
What should I do? Do not eat it if you are unsure. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Undecided · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: aluminium high content - {composition} *** benzo(a)pyrene - {environmental pollutants} *** polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons sum of - {environmental po · Origin: Syria · Notifier: Germany
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