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
- Notifier
- Germany
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 were found with too much ethylene oxide. They came to Europe through the Netherlands.
Does this affect me? This affects people in Germany, Austria, Belgium, France, and Côte d'Ivoire. You may have bought these seeds.
What should I do? Do not eat these 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 · Notifier: Germany
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