Ethylene Oxide In Cumin Seeds From India // Óxido De Etileno En Semillas De Comino De India

Cumin seeds imported from India to Spain have been found to contain ethylene oxide, a chemical used as a pesticide. This recall affects cumin seed products distributed in Spain. Ethylene oxide is not approved for use on food in the European Union.

Product
Ethylene oxide in cumin seeds from India // Óxido de etileno en semillas de comino de India. Category: nuts, nut products and seeds. Origin: India
Reason
Ethylene oxide in cumin seeds from India // Óxido de etileno en semillas de comino de India
Classification
Class II
Category
food recall
Country
European Union
Agency
RASFF
Recall date
2026-09-16
Status
Ongoing
Areas affected
ES
Distribution
Spain

Official recall notice from RASFF

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/605824e1-701c-4b35-ac28-8e8f7e1a5ad0