Health Dangers of unwashed poppy seeds draw attention of lawmakers Published: Oct. 12, 2024, 2:15 p.m.

They are some of the most dangerous and deadly drugs: fentanyl, morphine and now DEA has added some poppy seeds to that list. Specifically, contaminated or unwashed poppy seeds. Channel 2 Action ...

It sounds like a joke: poppy seeds infused with opioids. Indeed, it was a plotline on the sitcom “Seinfeld.” But for some it has been a tragedy. People have died after drinking tea brewed from ...

Rutledge said she issued a consumer alert in May warning of the dangers of unwashed poppy seeds after hearing the story of Steve and Betty Hacala, whose son Stephen died from morphine intoxication ...

Most people are used to seeing washed poppy seeds in foods like bagels or muffins. Washed poppy seeds are safe. It's the unwashed poppy seeds that pose a serious threat.

It was unwashed poppy seeds, bought on Amazon.com and brewed as tea, that killed him. The draft legislation expected to be introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate in early April.

Poppy seeds used for baking and food preparation have been “washed” or cleaned before use, which removes their narcotic component. Some residue can still remain, which is why poppy seeds can ...

A five-pound bag of unwashed poppy seeds from the brand Sincerely Nuts, purchased via the e-commerce giant, was found in Hacala's apartment. A toxicologist analysis of Sincerely Nuts' five-pound ...

Most commercially available poppy seeds — like those you'd find in the spice aisle in a grocery store — are processed in a way that removes that opiate residue. However, unwashed or poorly ...

Updated: 6:44 PM CDT Apr 27, 2018 Rogers man killed by ingesting unwashed poppy seeds Updated: 6:44 PM CDT Apr 27, 2018 ...

It sounds like a joke: poppy seeds infused with opioids. Indeed, it was a plotline on the sitcom “Seinfeld.” But for some it has been a tragedy. People have died after drinking tea brewed from ...