Pyrrolizidinalkaloids in rubbed oregano from Germany
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- pyrrolizidine alkaloids - {natural toxins (other)}
- Origin
- Germany
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Rubbed oregano may contain small amounts of natural toxins called pyrrolizidine alkaloids.
What's happening? Some batches of rubbed oregano from Germany have been found to have these toxins.
Does this affect me? If you have bought rubbed oregano from Germany, check if it is part of this recall.
What should I do? Stop using it and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any concerns.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: pyrrolizidine alkaloids - {natural toxins (other)} · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Germany
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