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🍎 Food DE February 5, 2024

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
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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

First published
February 5, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2024.0777

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What is this product recall alert about?
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
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 5, 2024 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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