Especies vegetales no autorizadas(Moringa katuava), yerba mate, Paraguay// unauthorized plant species, yerba mate, Paraguay
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Origin
- Paraguay
- Notifier
- Spain
What is this? Some shipments of yerba mate from Paraguay were stopped at the border because they had a plant called moringa katuava in them. This plant is not allowed in food sold in Spain.
What's happening? Spain has rejected some yerba mate from Paraguay because it contained an unauthorized plant. The risk is not yet clear.
Does this affect me? If you have bought yerba mate from Paraguay recently, check the package. If it has moringa katuava, do not use it.
What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you are worried about what you ate. Do not eat the product if it is recalled.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: herbs and spices · Origin: Paraguay · Notifier: Spain
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