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Semillas de huayruro ('Seeds of huayruro') jewellery — chemical risk

EU Safety GateSerious riskChemicalFeb 20, 2015
Photo from the official notice: Semillas de huayruro ('Seeds of huayruro') jewellery — chemical risk

Photos from the official notice: EU Safety Gate (European Commission) · image rights

Hazard

Abrus precatorius seeds contain abrin, a toxin which is extremely toxic when ingested or through direct contact with a skin wound. Ormosia Coccinea seeds are poisonous if chewed.

Measures taken

  • Withdrawal of the product from the market — Other (23/10/2014)

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.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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