pyrrolizidine alkaloids in cumin seed from Türkiye
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- pyrrolizidine alkaloids - {natural toxins (other)}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Cumin seeds from Türkiye may contain small amounts of natural toxins called pyrrolizidine alkaloids.
What's happening? Some batches of cumin seeds from Türkiye have been found to have these toxins. They are being checked and removed from sale.
Does this affect me? If you bought cumin seeds from Türkiye, you might have some at home. People in Belgium, Canada, Croatia, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, or Spain could be affected.
What should I do? Stop using the cumin seeds and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any health concerns.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Not serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: pyrrolizidine alkaloids - {natural toxins (other)} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Belgium
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