Pyrrolizidine alkaloids and Salmonella spp. in sliced blackberry leaves from Albania
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- Salmonella spp. - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** pyrrolizidine alkaloids - {natural toxins (other)}
- Origin
- Albania
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? This is about a warning for sliced blackberry leaves from Albania. They may have two problems: harmful bacteria called Salmonella and natural poisons called pyrrolizidine alkaloids.
What's happening? Germany found these problems in the leaves and told stores to stop selling them. The leaves might make people sick.
Does this affect me? If you bought sliced blackberry leaves from Albania, you could be at risk. This warning is for Germany.
What should I do? Throw away any sliced blackberry leaves from Albania. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating them.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: Salmonella spp. - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** pyrrolizidine alkaloids - {natural toxins (other)} · Origin: Albania · Notifier: Germany
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