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Mr. Right brand Keampferia Galanga Powder (sand ginger powder) recalled due to aconitine contamination

Issued September 1, 2022
Issue
The affected product is being recalled from the marketplace due to aconitine contamination. The toxin, aconitine, comes from the roots of a plant, Monkshood, also known as Wolfsbane, or Keampfeira, which is a poisonous plant. Food contaminated with aconitine may not look or smell spoiled but can still make you sick. Symptoms can include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, weakness, irregular heart beats, and in severe cases, death. The onset of symptoms is rapid. The recalled product has been sold in Alberta, British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec, and may have been distributed in other provinces and territories. Also available in the following languages: Simplified Chinese – PDF (141 kb) , Traditional Chinese – PDF (141 kb)
Hazard description
Chemical
What to do
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Product
Product name
Keampferia Galanga Powder (sand ginger powder)
Reference
ID
RA-64531