Exceedance of the maximum level for Matrine in a tea blend
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea
- Hazard
- matrine unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Germany
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? A tea blend has too much matrine. Matrine is a plant chemical sometimes used as a pesticide.
What's happening? Germany found too much matrine in a tea blend. The tea was sold in Germany and Sweden.
Does this affect me? If you bought this tea blend in Germany or Sweden, it may affect you.
What should I do? Stop using the tea. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea · Hazard: matrine unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Germany
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