pyrrolizidine alkaloids in ground cumin from Turkey
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- pyrrolizidine alkaloids - {natural toxins (other)}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Bulgaria
What is this? Ground cumin from Turkey may have small amounts of natural poisons called pyrrolizidine alkaloids.
What's happening? Bulgaria stopped some shipments of this cumin because the poisons were too high.
Does this affect me? If you bought ground cumin from Turkey, check the package or ask the store.
What should I do? Stop using it and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: pyrrolizidine alkaloids - {natural toxins (other)} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Bulgaria
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