Pyrrolizidine alkaloids in tea from Germany
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Categoría
- cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea
- Riesgo
- mineral oil - {environmental pollutants} *** pyrrolizidine alkaloids - {natural toxins (other)}
- Origin
- Germany
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Some German teas may have small amounts of natural plant toxins called pyrrolizidine alkaloids. These can be harmful if eaten often over time.
What's happening? A check found these toxins in some teas from Germany. The Dutch food safety office has warned about this.
Does this affect me? If you drink German tea often, you might be at risk. Others are not likely affected.
What should I do? Stop drinking the tea and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you are worried.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea · Hazard: mineral oil - {environmental pollutants} *** pyrrolizidine alkaloids - {natural toxins (other)} · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Netherlands
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