,"Irish food safety authorities have issued a Category 1 recall of a specific batch of Hosyaushka Mohn (poppy seeds) following the detection of elevated levels of opium alkaloids, which can pose a risk to consumer health. The affected product is a 250 g pack sourced from Poland, identified under batch code L250921V159 with a best-before date of 30 April 2026.
The recall, published under Alert Notification 2025.66, requires immediate removal of the implicated batch from retail and wholesale shelves. Retailers and distributors have been instructed to display recall notices at point-of-sale to ensure clear consumer communication. Elevated opium alkaloids in poppy seeds may cause adverse physiological effects if consumed in significant quantities, prompting precautionary action.
Consumers are strongly advised not to eat the affected batch and to adhere to the recall guidance. The recall applies exclusively to the specified batch and does not affect other Hosyaushka Mohn products."
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