Update: Basfords International Pty Ltd - Royal Fields Poppy Seeds 250g, 500g And 5kg

Recall Summary Royal Fields Poppy Seeds in 250g, 500g, and 5kg sizes are being recalled because they may contain unsafe poppy seeds with a chemical called thebaine. The products were sold at Coles and independent food retailers across Australia, with best before date of 25 June 2024. Consuming these poppy seeds could cause illness, and severe poisoning has occurred in some people who ate large amounts of affected poppy seeds.

Recalling firm

UPDATE: Basfords International Pty Ltd

Product

Basfoods International Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of Royal Fields Poppy Seeds 250g, 500g and 5kg. The products have been available for sale at Coles and independent food retailers in VIC. The 500g product was also available for sale at Coles in NSW, QLD and SA (see updated recall notice below).

Reason

UPDATE: Basfords International Pty Ltd - Royal Fields Poppy Seeds 250g, 500g and 5kg Date Updated: 05 July 2023 Product information Basfoods International Pty Ltd is conducting a recall of Royal Fields Poppy Seeds 250g, 500g and 5kg. The products have been available for sale at Coles and independent food retailers in VIC. The 500g product was also available for sale at Coles in NSW, QLD and SA (see updated recall notice below). Date markings Best Before 25/6/2024 Problem The recall is due to the potential presence of a chemical (thebaine) due to unsafe poppy seeds entering the food supply....

Classification

Class I

Category

food recall

Country

Australia

Agency

Food Standards Australia New Zealand

Recall date

2023-07-04

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

Australia-wide

Official recall notice from Food Standards Australia New Zealand

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/79109ae7-0d7d-47e8-b820-635005a8f379