United KingdomRosary pea seeds (also known as Oju Ologbo or Werenjeje) are brightly coloured seeds with a 6–8 mm seed pod, sold online for uses including health supplements, hair treatments, jewellery-making and religious or cultural practices. They were recalled because the seed pods are toxic to humans and animals if ingested and the product does not meet the General Product Safety Regulations 2005; owners should stop using them immediately, keep them out of reach of children and pets, and contact the distributor for redress.
What's being recalled
Product Safety Report for Rosary Pea Seeds presenting a health risk.
Type: Decorative Articles / Homeware / Gardenware - Seeds
Country of Origin: Unknown
Product Description: Rosary pea seeds are brightly coloured seeds, containing a 6-8mm seed pod. They are advertised online for a variety of purposes including health food supplements, hair treatments, jewellery-making, and for use in religious or cultural practices. The product is known by other names, including ‘Oju Ologbo’ or ‘Werenjeje.’
How to identify it
PSD notification number: 2604-0099
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
The hazard
The seed pods are toxic to humans and animals if ingested.
The product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
What to do
We recommend owners stop using this product immediately and keep it out of reach of children and pets. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
The listings have been removed by the following online marketplaces: Amazon, eBay, Etsy, Fruugo, and Vinted.
The official notice
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