Lawmakers propose legislation to ban contaminated poppy seed sales due to health risks.
Lawmakers are working on legislation to ban the sale of contaminated poppy seeds due to health risks, including addiction and overdose linked to opiate contamination. Harvesting can leave opium residue on seeds, leading to positive drug tests. The FDA has been urged to regulate opiate levels, following a 2021 lawsuit. Some vendors promote poppy seed tea for its purported benefits, sometimes indicating higher opiate levels in their marketing.
October 09, 2024
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