Pyrrolizidine alkaloids in oregano from Turkey
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- pyrrolizidine alkaloids - {natural toxins (other)}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some oregano from Turkey may have small amounts of natural poisons called pyrrolizidine alkaloids.
What's happening? Germany found these poisons in oregano and told stores to take it off shelves.
Does this affect me? If you bought oregano from Turkey, check if it is still in your kitchen.
What should I do? Throw it away or return it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating it.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: pyrrolizidine alkaloids - {natural toxins (other)} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Germany
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