Unauthorised substance ethylene oxide in hulled and unhulled organic sesame seeds from India
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Denmark *** Germany *** India *** Sweden
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Sesame seeds from India may have a harmful chemical called ethylene oxide. This is a pesticide not allowed in food.
What's happening? Some sesame seeds from India have too much ethylene oxide. Many countries recalled these seeds.
Does this affect me? If you bought sesame seeds from India, check the package. People in many European countries may have these seeds.
What should I do? Do not eat the seeds. Return them to the store. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Denmark *** Germany *** India *** Sweden · Notifier: Germany
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