Red pepper flakes - Information for the FBO about a contamination (Ochratoxine)
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Kategori
- herbs and spices
- Origin
- Germany
- Notifier
- Austria
What is this? Red pepper flakes are dried, crushed chilli peppers sold as a spice. Ochratoxin is a natural mould poison that can sometimes be found in dried herbs and spices.
What's happening? A batch of red pepper flakes from Germany was found to contain ochratoxin. The product has been recalled in Austria.
Does this affect me? If you have bought red pepper flakes in Austria, you may have this batch. Check your spice rack.
What should I do? Stop using the red pepper flakes and throw them away. If you are unsure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: herbs and spices · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Austria
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