Toxic poppy seeds are sending people to hospital. 3 experts explain what's behind the latest food scare
By Darren Roberts, Conjoint Associate Professor in clinical pharmacology and toxicology, St Vincent’s Healthcare Clinical Campus, UNSW Sydney
Jared Brown, Clinical Associate Lecturer, School of Pharmacy, University of Sydney
Katherine Isoardi, Conjoint Associate Professor, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland
While baked goods are likely to be safe, affected poppy seeds made into a tea can lead to seizures or cardiac arrests.
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Wednesday, November 16, 2022