Pyrrolizidine alkaloids in organic cumin 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 organic cumin from Turkey may have small amounts of natural poisons called pyrrolizidine alkaloids.
What's happening? Germany found these poisons in the cumin. The product has been recalled.
Does this affect me? If you bought organic cumin from Turkey, check your spice rack.
What should I do? Stop using it and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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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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