Elevated levels of lead in Chilli Flakes
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- lead high content - {heavy metals}
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Notifier
- Ireland
What is this? Some chilli flakes have too much lead in them. Lead is a metal that can be harmful if you eat too much.
What's happening? A batch of chilli flakes from the UK has been found with high lead levels. This is a safety warning.
Does this affect me? If you bought chilli flakes in Ireland, this might affect you. Check your spice rack.
What should I do? Stop using the chilli flakes and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: lead high content - {heavy metals} · Origin: United Kingdom · Notifier: Ireland
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