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Ears of wheat "Triticum - black wisp- natural" — health risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskOther health riskJul 29, 2011
Photo from the official notice: Ears of wheat "Triticum - black wisp- natural" — health risk
Photo from the official notice: Ears of wheat "Triticum - black wisp- natural" — health risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

The product poses a health risk because it contains Pyemotes sp., a mite which is capable of biting humans and causing those handling infested material to develop serious pruritic dermatitis, characterised by vesicles which cause secondary infections when they burst. In rare cases those affected may suffer headaches, vomiting, diarrhoea and anorexia in addition to dermatitis.15 cases reported.

Product description

Ears of wheat sold to florists in bunches, used in floral arrangements and for ceremonial events.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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