Pyrrolizidine alkaloids in cumin from Turkey
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- pyrrolizidine alkaloids - {natural toxins (other)}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Cumin is a spice used in cooking. Some cumin from Turkey may have a natural toxin called pyrrolizidine alkaloids.
What's happening? Germany found this toxin in cumin from Turkey. They warned people to be careful.
Does this affect me? If you bought cumin from Turkey, you might be affected. This is more common in Germany.
What should I do? Stop using the cumin if you have it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: pyrrolizidine alkaloids - {natural toxins (other)} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Germany
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