Semillas de huayruro ('Seeds of huayruro')
Chemical Jewellery Serious risk
| Alert Number | A12/0209/15 |
| Brand | Unknown |
| Category | Jewellery |
| Risk Type | Chemical |
| Notifying Country | Spain |
| Country of Origin | Peru |
| Model Number | Unknown |
| Published | 20 February 2015 |
Risk Description
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 marketDate of entry into force: 23/10/2014
Product Description
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.