Increased Amount Of Hydrocyanic Acid In Brown Flax From Kazakhstan

Brown flax seeds from Kazakhstan contain higher levels of hydrocyanic acid than allowed. The affected product was distributed in Croatia. This is classified as a Class I recall, indicating a serious health risk.

Product

Increased amount of hydrocyanic acid in brown flax from Kazakhstan. Category: nuts, nut products and seeds. Origin: Kazakhstan

Reason

Increased amount of hydrocyanic acid in brown flax from Kazakhstan

Classification

Class I

Category

food recall

Country

European Union

Agency

RASFF

Recall date

2026-06-18

Status

Ongoing

Areas affected

HR

Distribution

Croatia

Official recall notice from RASFF

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/58d570d1-9280-4bea-b73b-9f5b457f9648