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A12/0209/1511 February 2015

Jewellery

Unknown · Semillas de huayruro ('Seeds of huayruro')

JewelleryChemical

Country of origin: Peru
Notifying country: Spain
Counterfeit: No

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What is the danger

Abrus precatorius seeds contain abrin, a toxin which is extremely toxic when ingested or through direct contact with a skin wound.

Requirements breached

Ormosia Coccinea seeds are poisonous if chewed.

Measures taken

Withdrawal of the product from the market Compulsory measuresTaken by: OtherIn force from: 23 October 2014

Product

Description: Various articles made using Abrus Precatorius or Ormosia Coccinea seeds. Ormosia Coccinea (Huayruru) seeds are intense red with one black spot on the seam, between 11 and 14 mm long. Abrus Precatorius seeds are intense red with one black spot at their base, between 3 and 8 mm long.
Brand: Unknown
Model / type: Unknown
Batch: Unknown

Original source

Data comes from the official Safety Gate system of the European Commission.

Alert number: A12/0209/15 ↗
Weekly report: Report-2015-007
Published: 11 February 2015

© European Union, Safety Gate · https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/150679

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