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Poppy seeds come from the plant that produces opium and from which narcotics such as morphine and codeine are derived.

During harvesting and processing, poppy seeds become coated with opium fluid.

Watchdog group has petitioned the FDA in 2021 to limit opiate content of poppy seeds.

Members of the House and Senate have proposed legislation banning poppy seed tea.

The lawsuit cites mothers who ran afoul of rules meant to protect newborns.

Jamie Silakowski was initially prevented from leaving the hospital with her baby, suit says.

Child protective services made unannounced visits to her home, interviewed her other children and questioned teachers at their school.

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