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🍎 Food DE AT FR NL April 21, 2023

Too high content of ragweed seeds in milk thistle seeds from Poland

Classification
Alert notification
Risk
Potentially serious
Category
feed materials
Hazard
ragweed (Ambrosia spp.) seeds too high content - {composition}
Origin
Germany *** Poland
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? Some milk thistle seeds from Poland have too many ragweed seeds mixed in. Ragweed can cause allergies.

What's happening? Germany found too much ragweed in milk thistle seeds from Poland. The seeds were sold in Germany, Austria, France, and the Netherlands.

Does this affect me? If you bought milk thistle seeds or products with these seeds, you might have some. Check your food or feed.

What should I do? Stop using the seeds if you have them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.

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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: feed materials · Hazard: ragweed (Ambrosia spp.) seeds too high content - {composition} · Origin: Germany *** Poland · Notifier: Germany

First published
April 21, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2023.2683

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Too high content of ragweed seeds in milk thistle seeds from Poland. Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: feed materials · Hazard: ragweed (Ambrosia spp.) seeds too high content - {composition} · Origin: Germany *** Poland · Notifier: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 21, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Austria, France, and Netherlands.
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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