Pyrrolizidine alkaloids found in cumin powder
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- pyrrolizidine alkaloids - {natural toxins (other)}
- Origin
- Italy
- Notifier
- Austria
What is this? Cumin powder is a spice used in cooking. It may contain small amounts of natural toxins called pyrrolizidine alkaloids.
What's happening? Some cumin powder sold in Europe has been found to have these toxins. This is a safety alert.
Does this affect me? If you have bought cumin powder in the countries listed, you may be affected.
What should I do? Check your cumin powder. If you are unsure, ask your pharmacist or doctor before using it.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: pyrrolizidine alkaloids - {natural toxins (other)} · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Austria
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