Elevated levels of pyrrolizidine alkaloids in Oregano
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- pyrrolizidine alkaloids - {natural toxins (other)}
- Origin
- Jordan
- Notifier
- Ireland
What is this? Oregano may have higher than safe amounts of natural poisons called pyrrolizidine alkaloids.
What's happening? Some oregano sold in Ireland and the UK has these poisons. The problem has been found and fixed.
Does this affect me? If you bought oregano in Ireland or the UK, check your spice rack.
What should I do? Stop using the oregano and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: pyrrolizidine alkaloids - {natural toxins (other)} · Origin: Jordan · Notifier: Ireland
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