2-Chloroethanol in hulled sesame seeds from India
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Categoria
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Perigo
- 2-chloroethanol - {pesticide residues} *** ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some sesame seeds from India may have small amounts of a chemical called 2-chloroethanol. This can happen with pesticide use.
What's happening? Germany found this problem and told other EU countries. The seeds were sold in Germany, Austria, France, Italy, and the Netherlands.
Does this affect me? If you bought hulled sesame seeds from India, check where they came from. This recall is over, but some stores may still have old stock.
What should I do? If you have sesame seeds from India, ask your pharmacist or doctor if you are worried. Do not eat them if you are unsure.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: 2-chloroethanol - {pesticide residues} *** ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: Germany
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