Lambda-cyhalothrine in green tea from China
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea
- Hazard
- lambda-cyhalothrin - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- China
- Notifier
- France
What is this? A batch of green tea from China has a small amount of a pesticide called lambda-cyhalothrin.
What's happening? France found this tea at the border and stopped it from entering the country.
Does this affect me? Only if you have this green tea at home. Most people are not at risk.
What should I do? Do not drink it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after drinking it.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea · Hazard: lambda-cyhalothrin - {pesticide residues} · Origin: China · Notifier: France
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