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Monolith Mitte Recalls HOSYAUSHKA Poppy Seeds Across 12 German States Over Opium‑Alkaloid Levels

Tests found elevated morphine and codeine residues in a single 250 g batch.

Overview

  • The recall covers HOSYAUSHKA Mohn 250 g, lot L 250921V159, with a best-before date of 30.04.2026.
  • Distribution included Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Berlin, Bremen, Hamburg, Hesse, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saxony-Anhalt and Schleswig-Holstein.
  • Consumers are urged not to consume the product and may return it to the point of purchase for a refund, which is available without a receipt.
  • The item has been withdrawn from sale as a precaution, with the notice published via lebensmittelwarnung.de on 5 December 2025.
  • High opium-alkaloid intake can cause dizziness, nausea and circulatory problems, with elevated risk for pregnant people, infants, older adults and those with respiratory issues, according to EFSA.