EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Jewellery
Jewellery “Semillas de huayruro ('Seeds of huayruro')” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0209/15
Summary
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.
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Product
Jewellery
- Name / model
- Semillas de huayruro ('Seeds of huayruro') · Unknown
- Batch number(s)
- Unknown
- Category
- Jewellery
- 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 is the risk?
- 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
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 23/10/2014
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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