Woolworths and Coles supermarkets have introduced an urgent recall of a preferred pantry staple.
The retail giants have pulled 100g packs and 240g jars of Hoyts Poppy Seeds from shops nationally.
Coles has additionally introduced an additional recall of Royal Fields Poppy Seeds 250g, 500g and 5kg packs from its shops.
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The recall comes simply days after NSW Health and Victorian well being officers warned that consuming giant quantities of poppy seeds as a drink – reminiscent of poppy seed tea – may result in extreme sickness.
Authorities have confirmed that a minimum of 19 folks have offered to hospital emergency departments throughout Australia after consuming home-brewed poppy seed tea.
There was a single case involving cardiac arrest and two instances are in intensive care.
Meals Requirements Australia has confirmed that Tuesday’s recall is as a result of potential presence of a chemical (thebaine) on account of unsafe poppy seeds coming into the meals provide.
Australians have been urged to take away any poppy seed packs from their properties.
Meals security hazard
“Meals merchandise containing thebaine might trigger sickness if consumed,” it suggested.
“Extreme poisoning quickly after ingestion has occurred in some individuals who have consumed giant quantities of poppy seeds.
“Shoppers shouldn’t eat these merchandise and will return to the place of buy for a full refund and protected disposal.
“Any customers involved about their well being ought to search medical recommendation.”
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Since this preliminary recall, there have been 4 extra introduced. Scroll down for the brand new particulars.
Signs of poppy seed poisoning embrace seizures, extreme muscle ache and extreme muscle spasm, cramping, stiffness or irregular actions and acute kidney harm.
“Preliminary investigation suggests that prime ranges of a naturally occurring chemical within the uncooked poppy seeds could also be an element, which must be well-cooked to be destroyed,” advises NSW Health.
“The investigation is ongoing and there have been no instances of poisoning in individuals who have eaten poppy seeds as a part of a baked meals product.”
In January, US authorities reported that poppy seed tea was gaining recognition – with harmful penalties.
Authorities advise that when giant portions of poppy seeds are brewed beneath sure circumstances, the drink can supply a narcotic, presumably hallucinogenic, excessive.
“Some batches of commercially accessible poppy seeds, when brewed right into a concentrated kind reminiscent of a tea, have resulted in instances of extreme toxicity,” suggested Department of Health in Victoria.
“Some affected sufferers have reported the poppy seed tea consumed has had an uncommon darkish brown color and bitter style.”
Medical Director of the NSW Poisons Data Centre, Affiliate Professor Darren Roberts, stated consuming giant portions of this chemical in poppy seeds could be harmful.
“We’re urging anybody who has had giant portions of poppy seeds, for instance as a drink, and who experiences any uncommon and extreme signs to hunt instant medical consideration by visiting their nearest Emergency Division. Name triple zero for emergency help,” he stated.
What to do when you suspect poisoning
The Division of Well being in Victoria has shared the next suggestions for the general public.
- You can not inform which poppy seeds have excessive thebaine content material by wanting on the seeds.
- Poppy seed tea drinkers ought to pay attention to the numerous threat of consumption and observe that an uncommon darkish brown color and bitter style within the wash/tea after brewing might point out uncommon toxicity.
- Search medical consideration instantly when you expertise any poisonous results following poppy seed consumption.
For assist:
- Name Triple Zero (000) for emergency help
- Go to your nearest emergency division
- Name the Victorian Poisons Data Centre (13 11 26)
- For those who or somebody wants assist with alcohol or drug use, name DirectLine on 1800 888 236 or go to directline.org.au for data and assist to entry remedy
Extra poppy seed remembers
Gaganis Bros recall
Late on Tuesday, Meals Requirements Australia introduced that Gaganis Bros Imported Meals Wholesalers Pty Ltd – along with different companies liable for their manufacturers and merchandise – have been additionally recalling their poppy seed merchandise.
The Gaganis merchandise have been accessible on the market at unbiased meals retailers, on-line and direct from Gaganis in SA. The recalled buys have finest earlier than dates from September 1, 2023, as much as and together with November 8, 2023, July 2024 and October 2024.
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East West Meals Wholesale recall
East West Meals Wholesale Pty Ltd can also be conducting a recall of Poppy Seeds 1kg. The product has been accessible on the market at Complete + Some Store in Adelaide SA & Indian Spice Bazaar in Woodville Gardens SA. The recalled product has a finest earlier than marking of July 7, 2024.
For extra data on this recall, head here.
Basfoods Worldwide recall
Basfoods Worldwide Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of Royal Fields Poppy Seeds 250g, 500g and 5kg. The merchandise have been accessible on the market at Coles and unbiased meals retailers in Victoria.
The recalled merchandise have a finest earlier than date of June 25, 2024.
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Eumarrah Poppy Seeds
Eumarrah Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of the next poppy seeds:
- Eumarrah Poppy Seeds 250g (see picture beneath), finest earlier than dates of seven.10.2023 and 14.10.2023. The 250g product has been accessible on the market at unbiased meals retailers together with IGA & direct from Eumarrah shops in Tasmania.
- 15kg brown or white bag Batch quantity PO 024316. The 15kg brown or white bag has been accessible on the market since September 2, 2022, from Grain Grocer in Launceston and Healthful Home in Mowbray.
- Varied weights bought in bulk (scoop and purchase) – the poppy seeds have additionally been displayed unpackaged and accessible on the market since September 2, 2022, from Eumarrah shops in Hobart and Launceston, Grain Grocer in Launceston, Huon Valley Well being Meals Pharmacy and Naturopathica in Huonville, Nuts About Well being in Wynyard & Healthful Home in Mowbray.