herbal tea slightly increased content of presumtive bacillus cereus
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea
- Hazard
- Bacillus cereus presumptive - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** labelling incorrect - {labelling absent/incomplete/incorrect}
- Origin
- Germany
- Notifier
- Austria
What is this? A batch of herbal tea may have a tiny amount of a germ called Bacillus cereus. This germ can sometimes cause stomach upset.
What's happening? Austria found the tea had a little more Bacillus cereus than allowed. The label on the tea bag did not show this correctly.
Does this affect me? If you drank this tea, you might feel a mild stomach ache. Most people will be fine.
What should I do? Stop drinking the tea. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea · Hazard: Bacillus cereus presumptive - {pathogenic micro-organisms} *** labelling incorrect - {labelling absent/incomplete/incorrect} · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Austria
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