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🍎 Food DE AT September 4, 2020

Atropin und Scopolamin in gemahlener wilder Braunhirse aus Deutschland /// Atropine and scopolamine in ground wild brown millet from Germany

Classification
Information notification for follow-up
Risk
Undecided
Category
cereals and bakery products
Hazard
atropine - {natural toxins (other)} *** scopolamine - {natural toxins (other)}
Origin
Germany
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? Some ground wild brown millet sold in Germany and Austria may have small amounts of two natural plant toxins called atropine and scopolamine.

What's happening? German officials found these toxins in a batch of ground wild brown millet. They are checking where it was sold.

Does this affect me? If you bought ground wild brown millet in Germany or Austria, you might have some at home.

What should I do? Stop eating it and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.

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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Undecided · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: atropine - {natural toxins (other)} *** scopolamine - {natural toxins (other)} · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Germany

First published
September 4, 2020
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2020.3576

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What is this product recall alert about?
Atropin und Scopolamin in gemahlener wilder Braunhirse aus Deutschland /// Atropine and scopolamine in ground wild brown millet from Germany. Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Undecided · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: atropine - {natural toxins (other)} *** scopolamine - {natural toxins (other)} · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 4, 2020 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany and Austria.
How serious is this alert?
Low risk. A low risk means harm is unlikely under normal use. The alert is informational but still worth reading.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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