Benzo(a)pyrene and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in cinnamon from Germany
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons sum of - {environmental pollutants}
- Origin
- Germany
- Notifier
- Austria
What is this? Some cinnamon from Germany has a chemical called benzo(a)pyrene and other similar chemicals. These can be harmful if eaten a lot.
What's happening? Austria found too much of these chemicals in cinnamon from Germany. The cinnamon may have been sold in Austria and Croatia.
Does this affect me? If you bought cinnamon from Germany in Austria or Croatia, you might have some. Eating a little now and then is probably fine.
What should I do? Stop using the cinnamon. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are worried.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons sum of - {environmental pollutants} · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Austria
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