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

Testing detected elevated natural opium alkaloids that could harm sensitive consumers.

Overview

  • The recall targets HOSYAUSHKA Mohn 250 g in plastic packs from batch L 250921V159 with best-before date 30.04.2026.
  • The affected packs were sold in Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Berlin, Bremen, Hamburg, Hesse, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, Saxony-Anhalt and Schleswig-Holstein.
  • Consumers are advised not to consume the product and may return it to the point of sale for a full refund without a receipt.
  • Authorities warn that excessive intake of opium alkaloids such as morphine and codeine can cause drowsiness, dizziness, nausea or circulatory problems.
  • A free hotline at 0800 66 66 548 is available for questions, and the company describes the action as a precaution after detecting elevated levels that can occur from residues on poppy seed hulls.