EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Bracelet "Beaded Bracelet" — risk: health risk / other
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0897/12
Summary
null The product poses a risk to health because the bracelets are made from seeds, the internal contents of which contains the toxin Abrin. With the outer seed coat pierced the toxin would be available rendering them extremely toxic if accidentally consumed.
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Product
Bracelet "Beaded Bracelet"
- Name / model
- Unknown
- Category
- Jewellery
- Beaded bracelet is made from seeds identified as having originated from the plant Abrus pectatorius. The bracelet comprised sixty two red and black round seeds which were strung together. A further two black seeds were connected to the tied ends. The beads/seeds present have an average diameter of a
What is the risk?
- null The product poses a risk to health because the bracelets are made from seeds, the internal contents of which contains the toxin Abrin. With the outer seed coat pierced the toxin would be available rendering them extremely toxic if accidentally consumed.
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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