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Rosary Pea Seeds — chemical & ingestion risk

UK OPSSHigh riskChemicalIngestionSold on AmazonSold on eBaySold on EtsySold on FruugoSold on VintedApr 16, 2026
Photo from the official notice: Rosary Pea Seeds — chemical & ingestion risk

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Hazard

The seed pods are toxic to humans and animals if ingested. The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.

Remedy

We recommend owners stop using this product immediately and keep it out of reach of children and pets. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress. The listings have been removed by the following online marketplaces: Amazon, eBay, Etsy, Fruugo, and Vinted.

Product safety report

Measures taken

  • Removal of listing by online marketplace

Product description

Rosary pea seeds are brightly coloured seeds, containing a 6-8mm seed pod. They are advertised online for a variety of purposes including health food supplements, hair treatments, jewellery-making, and for use in religious or cultural practices. The product is known by other names, including ‘Oju Ologbo’ or ‘Werenjeje.’

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and follow the corrective action above: contact the retailer or supplier for a repair, replacement or refund. This notice was published by the UK Office for Product Safety and Standards.

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