Tropane alkaloids in popcorn from Germany, produced with raw material from the Netherlands
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- cereals and bakery products
- Hazard
- atropine - {natural toxins (other)} *** scopolamine - {natural toxins (other)}
- Origin
- Germany
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some popcorn made in Germany may have small amounts of natural plant poisons called tropane alkaloids.
What's happening? Germany found these poisons in popcorn and told stores to take it off shelves.
Does this affect me? If you bought popcorn in Germany, check if it’s the one being recalled.
What should I do? Stop eating it and return it to the store. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: atropine - {natural toxins (other)} *** scopolamine - {natural toxins (other)} · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Germany
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