Ireland
The FSAI announced the recall of various brands of organic tortilla chips due to the possible presence of tropane alkaloids. Tropane alkaloids are naturally occurring toxins which are present in certain plant species. Adverse effects in humans can include changes in heart rate, decreased salivary and sweat secretion, pupil dilation, dizziness, headache, and nausea. Contamination of food can occur if parts (mostly seeds) of tropane alkaloid-containing plant species are unintentionally harvested with agricultural crops.
The recalled products are:
- Spar Tortilla chips, 125 gr, Best before dates: January 3, 2023 and February 28, 2023
- Amaizin Organic Tortilla Chips Paprika, all sizes, all best before dates between August 13, 2022 and March 5, 2023
- Amaizin Organic Tortilla Chips Chilli, all sizes, all best before dates between August 13, 2022 and March 5, 2023
- Amaizin Organic Tortilla Chips Natural, all sizes, all best before dates between August 13, 2022 and March 5, 2023
- Amaizin Organic Tortilla Chips Nacho Cheese, all sizes, all best before dates between August 13, 2022 and March 5, 2023
- Amaizin Organic Corn Chips Natural, all sizes, all best before dates between August 17, 2022 and March 31, 2023
- Amaizin Organic Corn Rolls Tomato, all sizes, all best before dates between August 13, 2022 and March 5, 2023
- Trafo Organic Tortilla Chips Naturel, all sizes, all best before dates between December 6, 2022 and January 3, 2023
- Trafo Organic Tortilla Chips Chilli, all sizes, all best before dates between July 22, 2022 and January 09, 2023
- Trafo Organic Tortilla Chips Cheese, all sizes, all best before dates between September 16, 2022 and January 06, 2023
If you are experiencing symptoms after eating the products it is important to report it. It can help to detect & resolve outbreaks early and prevent others from being harmed, and it enables better surveillance. If symptoms persist seek medical attention.
Source:
www.fsai.ie