Unauthorised substance chlorate in sesame from Nigeria
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- chlorate unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Nigeria
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Sesame seeds from Nigeria may have a harmful chemical called chlorate. Chlorate is not allowed in food.
What's happening? Germany found chlorate in sesame seeds from Nigeria. This is not safe for people to eat.
Does this affect me? If you have sesame seeds from Nigeria, you may be at risk. Check your food.
What should I do? Do not eat the sesame seeds. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: chlorate unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Nigeria · Notifier: Germany
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