Arsenic in equisetum arvense
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- feed materials
- Hazard
- arsenic - {heavy metals}
- Origin
- China
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? A plant called equisetum arvense may contain a small amount of arsenic, a metal found in soil and water.
What's happening? Belgium found this plant from China had a little arsenic. They told stores to stop selling it.
Does this affect me? If you bought this plant in Belgium, you might have some at home.
What should I do? Throw it away. If you have health worries, ask your pharmacist or doctor.
🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.
🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Not serious · Category: feed materials · Hazard: arsenic - {heavy metals} · Origin: China · Notifier: Belgium
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