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Pyrrolizidine alkaloids are a group of toxins produced by about 600 plant species. They are most commonly found in the Asteraceae, Boraginaceae, and Fabaceae families. They generally grow as weeds that, in the course of growth, tend to contaminate food plants. Pyrrolizidine alkaloids have high stability during processing and they have been detected in honey, herbs and spices, herbal teas, and wheat products. The overall risk to health is yet to be explored [13]. This demonstrates the convenience and importance associated with the chemical characteristic classification of phytotoxins.