presence of ethylene oxide (ETO) in chia seeds
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- other food product / mixed
- Hazard
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- France
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Chia seeds are small seeds used in food. They may have a chemical called ethylene oxide in them.
What's happening? Some chia seeds in France and nearby countries have too much ethylene oxide. This is not safe.
Does this affect me? If you ate chia seeds from France or nearby countries, you might be affected.
What should I do? Stop eating the chia seeds. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: other food product / mixed · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: France · Notifier: France
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