EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious Nuts, nut products and seeds
Opium alkaloids (morphine and codein) in poppy seeds from Czech
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.6166
Summary
Alert notification notified by Poland concerning Mak niebieski // Blue poppy seeds (nuts, nut products and seeds), originating from Czechia. Hazard: composition.
A RASFF notification means that a risk was identified and shared between national authorities. It does not necessarily mean the product was sold in every country — check the distribution list and the measures taken.
Product
Mak niebieski // Blue poppy seeds
- Category
- Nuts, nut products and seeds
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Alert notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- opium alkaloids - too high content - composition — result: 118,5 +/- 35,5 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 20 mg/kg - ppm)
- opium alkaloids - too high content - composition — result: 108,4 +/- 32,5 mg/kg - ppm (max. permitted: 20 mg/kg - ppm)
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution from notifying country
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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