High Level of Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids (PZA) (2449.4 ug/kg) in Ground Cumin
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- pyrrolizidine alkaloids - {natural toxins (other)}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Ireland
What is this? Ground cumin is a spice used in cooking. Pyrrolizidine alkaloids are natural toxins found in some plants.
What's happening? A batch of ground cumin from Türkiye was found to have high levels of these toxins.
Does this affect me? This affects people in Ireland who may have bought this batch of cumin.
What should I do? Stop using the cumin and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: pyrrolizidine alkaloids - {natural toxins (other)} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Ireland
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