Pyrrolizidine alkaloids in cumin seeds from Turkey
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- pyrrolizidine alkaloids - {natural toxins (other)}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Cumin seeds from Turkey may have small amounts of natural poisons called pyrrolizidine alkaloids.
What's happening? Germany found these seeds might have these poisons. They are checking if they are safe to eat.
Does this affect me? If you have cumin seeds from Turkey at home, you might be affected.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you are unsure.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Undecided · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: pyrrolizidine alkaloids - {natural toxins (other)} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Germany
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