Unauthorized substance ethylene oxide in hulled organic sesame seeds from India
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Categoria
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Perigo
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Hulled organic sesame seeds from India may have a chemical called ethylene oxide. This chemical is not allowed in food.
What's happening? Some of these seeds in Germany, Austria, Italy, and Switzerland were found to have too much ethylene oxide. They are being taken off store shelves.
Does this affect me? If you bought hulled organic sesame seeds from India, you may have some at home. Check the package.
What should I do? Do not eat the seeds. Return them to the store or throw them away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: Germany
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