OTA in ground cayenne pepper from Spain//Ocratoxina A en pimienta cayena molida de España
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins}
- Origin
- Spain
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? A spice called ground cayenne pepper from Spain may have a harmful mold poison called OTA.
What's happening? Some batches of this pepper have too much OTA. This is a serious risk.
Does this affect me? If you bought ground cayenne pepper from Spain, you might have this product.
What should I do? Stop using the pepper. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: ochratoxin A - {mycotoxins} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Belgium
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