Health risk / other

Ears of wheat "Triticum - black wisp- natural"

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Ears of wheat "Triticum - black wisp- natural"Ears of wheat "Triticum - black wisp- natural"
Case number
0700/11
Category
Decorative articles
Batch
604073000400
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
🇮🇹 Italy
Country of origin
🇮🇹 Italy
Published
2011-07-29

⚠️ 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.

Ears of wheat sold to florists in bunches, used in floral arrangements and for ceremonial events.
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