Elevated Levels of Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids in Oregano from Turkey
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Categoría
- herbs and spices
- Riesgo
- pyrrolizidine alkaloids - {natural toxins (other)}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Ireland
What is this? Some dried oregano from Turkey may have high levels of natural poisons called pyrrolizidine alkaloids.
What's happening? Officials found too much of these poisons in oregano from Turkey. They stopped it from being sold in Ireland and the UK.
Does this affect me? If you bought dried oregano from Turkey, check the package. You may have it.
What should I do? Stop using it and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: pyrrolizidine alkaloids - {natural toxins (other)} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Ireland
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