Unauthorized substance ethylene oxide in sesame unpeeled from India
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- France *** India *** Switzerland
- Notifier
- Switzerland
What is this? Sesame seeds from India may have a chemical called ethylene oxide. This chemical is not allowed in food.
What's happening? Some sesame seeds from India have too much ethylene oxide. These seeds were sold in a few European countries.
Does this affect me? This may affect people in Switzerland, Belgium, France, Germany, or Luxembourg. Check if you have sesame seeds from India.
What should I do? If you have sesame seeds from India, do not eat them. 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: France *** India *** Switzerland · Notifier: Switzerland
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