Unauthorised pesticide residue ethylene oxide in Blue Fenugreek seeds (Trigonella caerulea) from Georgia
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Notifier
- Finland
What is this? Blue fenugreek seeds are herbs used in cooking. They may have too much ethylene oxide, a chemical used to kill germs.
What's happening? Finland found too much ethylene oxide in these seeds from Georgia. The seeds were stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? If you have these seeds, do not eat them. They may be unsafe.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Notifier: Finland
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