Pyrrolizidine alkaloid above LM Reg.2023/915 in oregano
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Categoría
- herbs and spices
- Riesgo
- pyrrolizidine alkaloids - {natural toxins (other)}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Portugal
What is this? Some oregano may contain natural toxins called pyrrolizidine alkaloids. These can be harmful if eaten in large amounts over time.
What's happening? A batch of oregano from Türkiye was stopped at the border in Portugal. It had too much of these toxins.
Does this affect me? Only if you bought oregano from this batch in Portugal. Most oregano is safe.
What should I do? Stop using the oregano and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: pyrrolizidine alkaloids - {natural toxins (other)} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Portugal
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