Oxymatrine in licorice powder
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- oxymatrine - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Azerbaijan *** Germany
- Notifier
- Denmark
What is this? Oxymatrine is a natural plant compound sometimes found in licorice powder. Pesticide residues may be present in small amounts.
What's happening? Some batches of licorice powder have been found to contain oxymatrine. Authorities are checking if this is unsafe.
Does this affect me? If you use licorice powder, you may be affected. The risk is still being studied.
What should I do? Stop using the powder until you check with your pharmacist or doctor.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Undecided · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: oxymatrine - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Azerbaijan *** Germany · Notifier: Denmark
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