Unauthorized substance ethylene oxide in organic sesame seeds used for the production of organic muesli from Germany
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Germany
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some sesame seeds from Germany have a chemical called ethylene oxide. This is not allowed in organic food.
What's happening? The seeds were used to make organic muesli. The product has been recalled because of the chemical.
Does this affect me? If you bought organic muesli from Germany, it might be unsafe. Check your food.
What should I do? Do not eat the muesli. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Germany
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