During harvesting and processing, poppy seeds can become coated with opium fluid, leading to serious health consequences such as addiction and even death.
Legislation has been proposed to prohibit the distribution and sale of contaminated poppy seeds as a response to reports of individuals facing severe repercussions from consuming poppy seed products.
Eating poppy seeds can cause a positive drug test for opiates, which has prompted warnings from both the Defense Department and the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency regarding consumption.
The Center for Science in the Public Interest has taken legal action against the FDA after years of inaction, seeking to limit the opiate content of poppy seeds to protect consumers.
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