Exceedance of Pyrrolizidine alkaloids and Chlorpyrifos in Cumin (seeds, dried) from China via. Germany
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Categoría
- herbs and spices
- Riesgo
- chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** pyrrolizidine alkaloids - {natural toxins (other)}
- Origin
- China
- Notifier
- Denmark
What is this? Cumin seeds from China may have two things that can be harmful: a pesticide called chlorpyrifos and natural toxins called pyrrolizidine alkaloids.
What's happening? Some cumin seeds sold in Europe had too much of these substances. They came from China through Germany.
Does this affect me? If you bought cumin seeds from these countries, you might have some at home.
What should I do? Do not eat the cumin seeds. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: chlorpyrifos unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} *** pyrrolizidine alkaloids - {natural toxins (other)} · Origin: China · Notifier: Denmark
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