Dried marjoram was found to contain residues of the pesticide chlorpyrifos at a level of 0.236 mg/kg, and this substance is not authorised for use in food within the European Union. Potential effects: possible headache and dizziness, nausea, vomiting and diarrhoea, and at higher exposure disturbances of the nervous and respiratory systems.
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A recall means the product may be unsafe. Here is what to do if you have it at home.
Do not eat or use the product
Stop using or consuming it immediately and keep it out of reach of children.
Check the batch number and expiry date
Compare the batch/lot number and the best-before or expiry date with the details in the alert — sometimes only specific batches are affected.
Return it to the shop
You can take the product back to the shop where you bought it. For a safety recall a refund is due even without a receipt.
Get help and report it
If you feel unwell after using the product, contact a doctor. You can also report the case to the relevant authority — GIS, GIF or UOKiK.
General guidance for recalled products in Poland. Always follow the specific instructions in the official alert and from the manufacturer or retailer.
Important Information
• Pay attention to the country of origin and the category of products such as dried herbs and spices when shopping in physical and online stores. • If you keep imported dried marjoram at home, conside...
• Competent authorities were informed. • The product was ordered to be redispatched or destroyed at the border.
If you feel unwell after consuming this product, contact your doctor or call the poison control center.
