Eden Project recalls 'deadly' tropical seed bracelets

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One of Cornwall's biggest tourist attractions, the Eden Project, has had to recall hundreds of bracelets - after they were found to be decorated with a potentially lethal tropical seed.

The poisonous seeds were spotted by one of the on-site horticulturists, who identified it as abrus precatorius, a seed from Peru that, if chewed, could be fatal.

The attraction's spokesman, David Rowe, told the BBC: "We are talking about a strung seed bracelet which comes from Peru. The seeds are laced in to string.

"We've identified the seeds as potentially dangerous so we have withdrawn the bracelets from sale immediately.

"We have been advised in an extreme case, if these seeds are chewed or ingested, it is very dangerous and potentially lethal."

The bracelets had been on sale at the Eden Shop for about a year, but were never available online.

Eden, who did not manufacture the bracelet, has now issued a full product recall and has taken them from its shelves.

The attraction is also asking anyone who bought one to come to the shop and return it for a full refund.

The Eden Project , located three miles from the town of St Austell, is home to the largest greenhouse in the world, and makes a wonderful day out for families. As well hosting fantastic arts and music events, it's also a charity and 'social enterprise' running numerous environmental projects all year round.


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