Why You Can't Eat Too Many Poppy Seeds: The Opiate Contamination Risks
                                
                                
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                                Reports from regulatory agencies like the EFSA have confirmed that poppy seeds can be contaminated with opium alkaloids during harvest. This is precisely why you can't eat too many poppy seeds, as overconsumption of certain types can lead to opioid exposure, health complications, or even false positive drug tests.