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Rosary Pea Seeds safety warning over harmful chemicals
Product Safety Report for Rosary Pea Seeds presenting a health risk.
Product image from the OPSS safety notice
What to do now
Tests have found a harmful substance in Rosary Pea Seeds above the legal limit.
- Take it away from children now and stop using it.
- Wash your hands after handling it.
- This is a safety report rather than a manufacturer recall: the listing has been taken down, but the seller may not contact you. Get in touch with the seller through the marketplace.
- Report it to Trading Standards through the Citizens Advice consumer service if the seller does not respond.
Why it matters. Limits on substances such as lead, cadmium, phthalates and formaldehyde exist because of their effects on health over time. Children are more exposed because they chew and handle products.
If someone has been hurt
Look out for
- skin redness, itching or a rash where it touched
Get help urgently
- if a child has chewed or swallowed part of it and is unwell, contact NHS 111 or your GP
This is general information based on NHS public guidance, not medical advice. In an emergency call 999. For urgent advice use NHS 111 (NHS 24 on 111 in Scotland) or, in Northern Ireland, your GP or out-of-hours service.
Getting your money back
Contact the seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order.
If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.
From the official notice
Published by the Office for Product Safety and Standards (2604-0099). Quoted as issued.
Summary
Product Safety Report for Rosary Pea Seeds presenting a health risk.
The risk
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.
Action taken
The listings have been removed by the following online marketplaces: Amazon, eBay, Etsy, Fruugo, and Vinted.
Advice to consumers
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.
Additional information
PSD notification number: 2604-0099
Notified by: Office for Product Safety and Standards
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.’
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Questions
Why has Rosary Pea Seeds been reported?
Tests have found a harmful substance in Rosary Pea Seeds above the legal limit. Limits on substances such as lead, cadmium, phthalates and formaldehyde exist because of their effects on health over time. Children are more exposed because they chew and handle products.
How do I know if my product is affected?
The notice describes the affected product rather than listing codes. Compare the product name, pack size and where you bought it with the official notice.
What should I do now?
Take it away from children now and stop using it. Wash your hands after handling it.
Can I get a refund or a repair?
Contact the seller through your order history and say that the product is the subject of an OPSS safety report. Keep screenshots of the listing and your order. If the seller does not respond, the marketplace’s own dispute process or your card provider is the next step.
Where was Rosary Pea Seeds sold?
The notice names Amazon, eBay, Fruugo, Etsy. Products bought elsewhere are covered too if they match the details listed.
