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🍎 Food DE January 15, 2021

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
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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

First published
January 15, 2021
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2021.0215

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What is this product recall alert about?
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
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 15, 2021 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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