Pyrrolizidine Alkaloides In Dried Oregano From Türkiye

Recall Summary Dried oregano imported from Turkey and distributed in Bulgaria has been recalled because it contains pyrrolizidine alkaloids, which are naturally occurring toxic compounds that can accumulate in certain plants. Pyrrolizidine alkaloids may cause liver damage with repeated exposure. This recall affects dried oregano products from Turkey that were distributed in Bulgaria.

Product
Pyrrolizidine alkaloides in dried oregano from Türkiye. Category: other food product / mixed. Origin: Türkiye
Reason
Pyrrolizidine alkaloides in dried oregano from Türkiye
Classification
Class II
Category
food recall
Country
European Union
Agency
RASFF
Recall date
2026-04-20
Status
Ongoing
Areas affected
BG
Distribution
Bulgaria

Official recall notice from RASFF

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/d4962671-bf98-49c2-9cc2-81346abb4892