Rosary Pea Seeds: toxic to people and animals if swallowed
The notice says the seed pods are toxic to humans and animals if ingested, and that the product does not meet the requirements of the General Product Safety Regulations 2005.
What to do
Stop using this product immediately and keep it out of reach of children and pets. Contact the distributor you purchased from to request redress.
Notice details
- Product
- Rosary Pea Seeds
- Hazard
- The product presents a health risk because it is toxic to humans and animals if ingested.
- Class or risk level
- High risk
- Identifiers
- PSD notification number: 2604-0099
- Alert date
- April 16, 2026
- Published on GOV.UK
- April 16, 2026
- Listed on Recalled Today
- April 16, 2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from OPSS.
Product Safety Report: Rosary Pea Seeds (2604-0099)
- Risk level
- High risk
- Measures taken
- Listing removed by the online marketplace
- Summary
- Product: Rosary Pea Seeds Hazard: The product presents a health risk because it is toxic to humans and animals if ingested. Corrective action: The listings have been removed by the following online marketplaces: Amazon, eBay, Etsy, Fruugo, and Vinted.
- Product information
- 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.’ Product Report and Image: Link to Product Image and PDF
- 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.
- Corrective action
- 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
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