Poppy seed alert

New Zealand Food Safety (NZFS) is supporting Davis Trading

Company in its recall of imported poppy seeds which contain high levels of alkaloids (naturallyoccurring organic compounds). According to NZFS, the company sold product directly to consumers which was intended for use by manufacturers as an ingredient for making other foods. While there was no evidence to suggest the product was unsafe in normal cooking and baking at home, people who consume large amounts - for example, in poppy seed tea - could be at risk. Brands or stores affected are: Davis Food Ingredients, Attitude Foods, Bin

Inn, Essente´ , Farm By Nature, Foodfirst, Fresh Line, and Icelandic and Wholesale Foods. People are advised to return product to the place of purchase, or dispose of it safely. For up-to-date details visit: mpi.govt.nz and search “poppy seed”.