Benzo(a)pyrene and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in dried bay leaves from Bangladesh, via Spain
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Kategori
- herbs and spices
- Fare
- benzo(a)pyrene - {environmental pollutants} *** polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons sum of - {environmental pollutants}
- Origin
- Bangladesh
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Dried bay leaves from Bangladesh may have harmful chemicals called benzo(a)pyrene and other PAHs. These can come from smoke or pollution.
What's happening? Some dried bay leaves sold in Germany, Austria, France, Luxembourg, and Spain had too much of these chemicals. They were recalled.
Does this affect me? If you bought dried bay leaves from these countries, you might have some at home.
What should I do? Stop using the leaves and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have health concerns.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: benzo(a)pyrene - {environmental pollutants} *** polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons sum of - {environmental pollutants} · Origin: Bangladesh · Notifier: Germany
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