Unauthorised substance (ethylene oxide) in sesame seeds from India, used in the manufacture of tin loaf in Spain.
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- cereals and bakery products
- Origin
- India *** Spain
- Notifier
- Spain
What is this? Some sesame seeds from India may have a harmful chemical called ethylene oxide. These seeds were used to make a type of bread called tin loaf in Spain.
What's happening? Spain found this problem and told stores to stop selling the affected bread. The issue has been fixed, but some bread may still be in homes.
Does this affect me? If you bought tin loaf bread in Spain recently, check if it has sesame seeds. You might have some at home.
What should I do? Do not eat the bread if you're unsure. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Origin: India *** Spain · Notifier: Spain
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