Quinolizidine alkaloids (lupanine and sparteine) in lupine seeds from Lebanon
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- quinolizidine alkaloids - {natural toxins (other)}
- Origin
- Lebanon
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Lupine seeds from Lebanon may contain natural poisons called quinolizidine alkaloids. These can be harmful if eaten.
What's happening? Germany found these poisons in lupine seeds from Lebanon. The seeds are being checked and removed from sale.
Does this affect me? If you bought lupine seeds from Lebanon, you may have them. They could be in stores or online.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: quinolizidine alkaloids - {natural toxins (other)} · Origin: Lebanon · Notifier: Germany
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