High levels of scopolamine and atropine in popcorn maize from Spain
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- cereals and bakery products
- Hazard
- atropine - {natural toxins (other)} *** scopolamine - {natural toxins (other)}
- Origin
- Spain
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some popcorn maize from Spain has too much scopolamine and atropine. These are natural poisons found in some plants.
What's happening? Germany found these high levels in the popcorn maize. The product has been recalled.
Does this affect me? If you bought popcorn maize from Spain, you might have some. Check your cupboard.
What should I do? Do not eat it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating it.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: atropine - {natural toxins (other)} *** scopolamine - {natural toxins (other)} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Germany
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