Trader Joe’s seasoning contains poppy seeds, CNB directs removal of online listings
Poppy seeds are a prohibited good as they come from the opium poppy.
The Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) in Singapore has instructed the removal of online listings for Trader Joe's Everything But The Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend. This product contains poppy seeds, which are considered a prohibited good as they are derived from the opium poppy. Poppy seeds can also contain traces of controlled drugs such as morphine and codeine, both of which are illegal in South Korea and Singapore.
South Korean authorities had previously blocked the sale of this seasoning blend. Local authorities in Singapore also found the product to contain poppy seeds, morphine, and codeine, which are controlled narcotic substances. The CNB is investigating reports of the product being sold online and plans to take necessary actions, including removing it from sale.
Poppy seeds imported into Singapore must undergo analysis by the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) and receive endorsement from the CNB before importation. The CNB warns against importing any product containing controlled drugs, even in trace amounts, as it is strictly prohibited under the Misuse of Drugs Act. Trader Joe's offers this seasoning blend in its physical stores across the United States, selling it for US$1.99 (S$2.55).
Previously sold in Singapore on platforms like Lazada and Carousell, the listings have now been taken down.
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