Tropane alkaloids in peppermint from Turkey
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- atropine - {natural toxins (other)}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? A small amount of a natural plant chemical called atropine was found in peppermint from Turkey.
What's happening? Germany told stores to stop selling this peppermint because it has a tiny bit of atropine.
Does this affect me? If you bought peppermint from Turkey, you may have some at home.
What should I do? Throw it away or return it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Not serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: atropine - {natural toxins (other)} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Germany
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