The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is seeking public and industry comments on poppy seeds and high-protein yogurt.
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The RFI for poppy seeds seeks to provide the FDA with a better understanding of whether certain practices increase or reduce the presence of opiate alkaloids on poppy seeds. The
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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A previously recalled batch of poppy seeds in Australia has mistakenly been found in the supply chain and sickened at least one person.
The Coles supermarket chain recalled Royal Fields poppy seeds from stores in November. However, it was recently informed a customer had fallen ill and identified that some
Continue Reading Recalled poppy seeds behind new illness in Australia
Almost 40 illnesses have been reported in Australia in people who consumed large amounts of poppy seeds in tea.
Australian food authorities confirmed a batch of poppy seeds not intended for food use and containing high levels of thebaine entered the supply chain. It is still not clear how this
Continue Reading Nearly 40 sick in Australia with link to poppy seeds
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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Health officials in Australia are warning about the dangers of having large amounts of poppy seeds after almost 20 people fell sick.
Nineteen people have gone to emergency departments across the country recently following the consumption of home-brewed poppy seed tea. There has been one case of cardiac arrest and
Continue Reading Poppy seed tea linked to illnesses in Australia
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 more poppy seeds from the marketplace because of possible Salmonella contamination.
Additional brands have been added to the initial poppy seed recall on April 15 and the Inari brand recall on April 12. A full list of the recalled poppy seeds can be found below.
This recalls
Continue Reading More poppy seeds recalled over Salmonella concerns
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:
| Brand | Product |
Continue Reading Various poppy seeds recalled across Canada over Salmonella concerns
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:
| Brand | Product | Size | UPC | Codes |
Continue Reading Inari brand Organic Blue Poppy Seeds recalled over Salmonella concerns
