Pyrrolizidine alkaloids in oregano from Turkey
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- pyrrolizidine alkaloids - {natural toxins (other)}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Oregano from Turkey may have small amounts of natural poisons called pyrrolizidine alkaloids.
What's happening? Germany found these poisons in some oregano shipments from Turkey and stopped them at the border.
Does this affect me? If you bought oregano from Turkey, check your spice at home.
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: Germany
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