Ochratoxin A in paprika powder from Spain
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Spain
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Paprika powder from Spain may have a harmful mold toxin called ochratoxin A.
What's happening? Germany found too much of this toxin in some paprika powder from Spain.
Does this affect me? If you bought paprika powder from Spain, you might have some at home.
What should I do? Stop using it and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Germany
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