pyrrolizidine alkaloids (8895 µg/kg) in oregano from Turkey
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- pyrrolizidine alkaloids - {natural toxins (other)}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Switzerland
What is this? Oregano from Turkey may have a natural poison called pyrrolizidine alkaloids.
What's happening? Switzerland found too much of this poison in some oregano. They warned stores to take it off shelves.
Does this affect me? If you bought oregano from Turkey, you might have some at home.
What should I do? Stop using the oregano. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: pyrrolizidine alkaloids - {natural toxins (other)} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Switzerland
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