Food Safety Recall round-up 16-22 February 2018
THC levels in organic hemp seeds
Croatia: The Ministry of Agriculture has issued a warning due to tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in organic hemp seeds.
Bio&bio Sjemenke Konoplje Neoljustene 100g has lot HS 16005-1 and date 31-12-2018.
THC was found at levels of 13.2 mg/kg - ppm. A Croatian Food Agency risk assessment set the recommended limit at 2mg/kg, so the product may pose a health risk.
Biovega d.o.o advised consumers to return the product to the bio&bio store for a refund.