Unauthorised substance ethylene oxide in sesame seeds from India, via the Netherlands
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- India *** Netherlands
- Notifier
- Norway
What is this? Sesame seeds from India may have a harmful chemical called ethylene oxide. This chemical is not allowed in food.
What's happening? Some sesame seeds from India, sent through the Netherlands, have too much ethylene oxide. This is a serious health risk.
Does this affect me? This affects people in Norway, Belgium, the Netherlands, and Poland who bought sesame seeds from India.
What should I do? Do not eat these sesame seeds. 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: India *** Netherlands · Notifier: Norway
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