Several consumer safety groups have banded together to support legislation that would put controls on the amount of opiate contamination of poppy seeds to help ensure their safety for consumption.

The Center for Science in the Public Interest is joined by the Association of Food and Drug Officials, Consumer Federation

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Poppy seeds not meant for human consumption are behind a number of poisonings in Australia, according to health officials.

Investigators found the non-food grade poppy seeds incorrectly entered the food supply chain. It is not clear how this happened. They are not intended for people to eat and are not

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Healthy Planet – Oakville is recalling certain blue organic poppy seeds because of possible Salmonella contamination.

This recall was triggered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s inspection activities and comes after a string of poppy seed recalls in the month across Canada.

The recalled product has been sold at Healthy
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Industry is recalling various poppy seeds from the marketplace because of possible Salmonella contamination.

This recall was triggered by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency’s inspection activities.

The recalled products have been sold across Canada. The specific locations and brands can be found in the table below.

Recalled products:

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Puresource Natural Products is recalling Inari brand Organic Blue Poppy Seeds because of possible Salmonella contamination.

The recalled product has been sold in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario, Quebec, and Saskatchewan and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories.

Recalled product:

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