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🍎 Food SE April 22, 2022

Chlorpyrifos in chamomile tea

Classification
Information notification for attention
Risk
Undecided
Category
cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea
Origin
Sri Lanka
Notifier
Sweden
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What is this? Chamomile tea from Sri Lanka may have a small amount of a chemical called chlorpyrifos.

What's happening? Sweden found this chemical in some chamomile tea. They are warning people about it.

Does this affect me? If you drank this tea, you might have been exposed. It mostly affects people who drink a lot of it.

What should I do? Stop drinking the tea. Ask your doctor or pharmacist 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: Information notification for attention · Risk: Undecided · Category: cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea · Origin: Sri Lanka · Notifier: Sweden

First published
April 22, 2022
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2022.2353

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What is this product recall alert about?
Chlorpyrifos in chamomile tea. Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Undecided · Category: cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea · Origin: Sri Lanka · Notifier: Sweden
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 22, 2022 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Sweden.
How serious is this alert?
Low risk. A low risk means harm is unlikely under normal use. The alert is informational but still worth reading.
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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