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🍎 Food DE NL February 4, 2021

Aluminum in Matcha Tea green tea powder from China, via the Netherlands

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea
Hazard
aluminium high content - {composition}
Origin
China
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? This is about matcha tea powder from China that was sold in the Netherlands. It has too much aluminum in it.

What's happening? The tea was found to have high aluminum. It was sold in Germany and the Netherlands.

Does this affect me? If you bought this matcha tea, you may have it. Check your tea at home.

What should I do? Stop using the tea. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea · Hazard: aluminium high content - {composition} · Origin: China · Notifier: Germany

First published
February 4, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA21.0565

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What is this product recall alert about?
Aluminum in Matcha Tea green tea powder from China, via the Netherlands. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea · Hazard: aluminium high content - {composition} · Origin: China · Notifier: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 4, 2021 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany and Netherlands.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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