Ochratoxine A in cayenne pepper from Turkey
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? This is about a harmful substance called ochratoxin A found in some cayenne pepper from Turkey.
What's happening? Some cayenne pepper from Turkey has too much ochratoxin A. This can make people sick.
Does this affect me? If you have bought cayenne pepper from Turkey, you might be affected.
What should I do? Do not eat the cayenne pepper. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Netherlands
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