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Bracelet "Beaded Bracelet"

Serious risk Health risk / other

Published by Safety Gate 12 Jun 2012In the weekly report of 15 Jun 2012 (week 24, 2012)Safety Gate noticeJSON
latest report: week 43, 30 Oct 2026checked 6 min agoSource: EU Safety Gate
Product
Bracelet "Beaded Bracelet"
Type / model
Unknown
Description
Beaded bracelet is made from seeds identified as having originated from the plant Abrus pectatorius. The bracelet comprised sixty two red and black round seeds which were strung together. A further two black seeds were connected to the tied ends. The beads/seeds present have an average diameter of a
Risk
null The product poses a risk to health because the bracelets are made from seeds, the internal contents of which contains the toxin Abrin. With the outer seed coat pierced the toxin would be available rendering them extremely toxic if accidentally consumed.
Notifying country
United Kingdom
Country of origin
Indonesia
Alert type
Consumer
Photos
Photo 1 of the product in Safety Gate alert A12/0897/12
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Sources

  1. Safety Gate alert A12/0897/12
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  2. Safety Gate weekly report Report-2012-024 (XML)
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