Anthraquinone in dried cardamom from Vietnam
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- anthraquinone - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Vietnam
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? A spice called dried cardamom from Vietnam may have a chemical called anthraquinone. This is a pesticide left over from farming.
What's happening? Germany found too much anthraquinone in some dried cardamom. They told stores to stop selling it.
Does this affect me? If you have dried cardamom from Vietnam at home, it might be unsafe.
What should I do? Throw it away or return it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: anthraquinone - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Vietnam · Notifier: Germany
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