Ears of wheat "Triticum - black wisp- natural"
Serious risk Health risk / other
- Product
- Ears of wheat "Triticum - black wisp- natural"
- Brand
- Unknown
- Batch
- 604073000400
- Description
- Ears of wheat sold to florists in bunches, used in floral arrangements and for ceremonial events.
- Risk
- null 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.
- Notifying country
- Italy
- Country of origin
- Italy
- Alert type
- Consumer
- Photos
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