The national Food Standards Authority has issued a product recall for a range of Royal Fields Poppy seeds. 9News
for Royal Fields Poppy Seeds 250g, 500g and 5kg, available through Coles and independent food retailers across Australia.
"Coles recalled this product from stores in November 2022 as the seeds may cause illness if consumed," the supermarket giant said in a statement. "This batch of poppy seeds is high in thebaine, and when brewed into a concentrated form such as a tea, has resulted in cases of severe toxicity," their statement says.
Authorities recommend anyone who has consumed large quantities of poppy seeds, for example as a drink, and experiences any unusual and severe symptoms should attend their nearest emergency department.
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