Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in sliced organic wild garlic from Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons sum of - {environmental pollutants}
- Origin
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some sliced organic wild garlic from Bosnia and Herzegovina has a high level of harmful chemicals called PAHs. These can come from smoke or pollution.
What's happening? Germany found too much PAH in the garlic and told stores to take it off shelves. The problem has been fixed.
Does this affect me? If you bought sliced organic wild garlic from Bosnia and Herzegovina, you may have some at home.
What should I do? Throw it away or return it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating it.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons sum of - {environmental pollutants} · Origin: Bosnia and Herzegovina · Notifier: Germany
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