Pyrrolizidine alkaloids (3292 µg/kg - ppb) in dried oregano from Türkiye, via Italy
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Categoría
- herbs and spices
- Riesgo
- pyrrolizidine alkaloids - {natural toxins (other)}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Luxembourg
What is this? Dried oregano may have a natural poison called pyrrolizidine alkaloids. These can harm the liver if eaten in large amounts over time.
What's happening? Some dried oregano from Türkiye, sold in Europe and other places, has too much of this poison. It was found and recalled.
Does this affect me? If you bought dried oregano from the affected countries, you might have some. Check your spice rack.
What should I do? Stop using the oregano. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick or need a safe replacement.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: pyrrolizidine alkaloids - {natural toxins (other)} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Luxembourg
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