Pyrrolizidine alkoids in oregano from Türkiye
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- pyrrolizidine alkaloids - {natural toxins (other)}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Some dried oregano from Türkiye may contain natural poisons called pyrrolizidine alkaloids.
What's happening? A batch of oregano has been found with unsafe levels of these poisons.
Does this affect me? If you bought dried oregano from Türkiye, check the package.
What should I do? Stop using it and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: pyrrolizidine alkaloids - {natural toxins (other)} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Netherlands
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