Alcaloidi pirrozilidinici in SEMI DI CUMINIO bio/Pyrrolizidine alkaloids in organic cumin seeds
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- pyrrolizidine alkaloids - {natural toxins (other)}
- Origin
- Egypt *** Italy
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Some organic cumin seeds may contain natural poisons called pyrrolizidine alkaloids. These can be harmful if eaten in large amounts over time.
What's happening? A check found these poisons in cumin seeds sold in some countries. The seeds are being taken off store shelves.
Does this affect me? If you bought organic cumin seeds in Italy, Estonia, France, Malta, the Netherlands, San Marino, Spain, or the UAE, this may affect you.
What should I do? Stop using the seeds. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: pyrrolizidine alkaloids - {natural toxins (other)} · Origin: Egypt *** Italy · Notifier: Italy
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