Chemical

Jewellery

Unknown
Jewellery
Case number
A12/0209/15
Category
Jewellery
Type / Model
Unknown
Batch
Unknown
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
🇪🇸 Spain
Country of origin
Peru
Published
2015-02-20

⚠️ 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

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 23/10/2014

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.
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