pyrrolizidine alkaloids in ginkgo biloba extract
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
- Hazard
- pyrrolizidine alkaloids - {natural toxins (other)}
- Origin
- France
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Ginkgo biloba extract is a plant product sold as a food supplement. It may contain small amounts of natural toxins called pyrrolizidine alkaloids.
What's happening? Some batches of ginkgo biloba supplements in Belgium, Bulgaria, and France were found to have these toxins. The products are being checked.
Does this affect me? If you take ginkgo biloba supplements in these countries, you might be affected. Stop using them until you check.
What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor before using any ginkgo biloba supplements. They can help you find a safe choice.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potential risk · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Hazard: pyrrolizidine alkaloids - {natural toxins (other)} · Origin: France · Notifier: Belgium
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