Lidl GB recalls Kania Oregano because of the possible presence of high levels of pyrrolizidine alkaloids
Published by Food Standards Agency (FSA): · Ref. FSA-PRIN-04-2020
Reason for the recall
Prolonged consumption of pyrrolizidine alkaloids at high levels can lead to liver disease.
ReasonProlonged consumption of pyrrolizidine alkaloids at high levels can lead to liver disease.
BrandLidl GB
Batch number(s)9163BE
Barcodenot stated
Product
Kania Oregano — Lidl GB
- Brand
- Lidl GB
- Batch number(s)
- 9163BE
- Category
- Product recall
- Country of origin
- England, Scotland, Wales
- Lidl GB is recalling Kania Oregano due to the possible presence of high levels of pyrrolizidine alkaloids. Pyrrolizidine alkaloids are naturally occurring; however, prolonged consumption of high levels can lead to liver disease.
- Kania Oregano (7.5g) — Batch: 9163BE; Best before: June 2022
What to do
- Lidl GB is recalling the above product. Point of sale notices will be displayed in all retail stores that are selling this product. These notices explain to customers why the product is being recalled and tell them what to do if they have bought the product. Please see the attached notice.
- If you have bought any of the above product do not eat it. Instead, return it to the store from where it was bought for a full refund.
Source: Food Standards Agency — food alerts — Food Standards Agency (FSA)
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