Benzo(a)pyrene and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) in matcha tea powder from China, via the Netherlands
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Not serious
- Categoría
- cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea
- Riesgo
- benzo(a)pyrene - {environmental pollutants} *** polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons heavy - {environmental pollutants}
- Origin
- China
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some matcha tea powder from China may have small amounts of harmful chemicals called benzo(a)pyrene and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs).
What's happening? Germany told other countries that some matcha tea from China might have these chemicals. The risk is low, but they want to check.
Does this affect me? If you bought matcha tea from China, it might be affected. Check where your tea came from.
What should I do? Stop using the tea if you have it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are worried.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Not serious · Category: cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea · Hazard: benzo(a)pyrene - {environmental pollutants} *** polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons heavy - {environmental pollutants} · Origin: China · Notifier: Germany
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