unauthorised substance ethylene oxide in white sesame seeds from the Netherlands
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- cereals and bakery products
- Hazard
- pesticide residues - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Netherlands
- Notifier
- Luxembourg
What is this? Some white sesame seeds from the Netherlands have a chemical called ethylene oxide. This is not allowed in food.
What's happening? The seeds were sold in several countries. They may have been used in foods like bread or snacks.
Does this affect me? If you bought foods with these seeds in Luxembourg, Belgium, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, or the UK, check the package.
What should I do? Stop eating the food if you have it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: pesticide residues - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Luxembourg
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