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🍎 Food FR March 18, 2022

le parti du thé — lapsang souchong classique

teneur en anthraquinone supérieur à la valeur maximum de 0,02 mg/kg fixée par le réglement ce396/2005 autorisé pour les thés (0,08 mg/kg + ou - 0,04 mg/kg)

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
le parti du thé — lapsang souchong classique
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
The Lapsang Souchong Classic tea has been recalled due to pesticide levels exceeding permitted limits and anthraquinone content above the maximum allowed value. Stop using and consuming the product immediately. Return it to the point of sale and contact the retailer or consumer service. Destroy the product.
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This alert was reported 1638 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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116 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 12, 2026
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What is this? A box of Lapsang Souchong tea sold under the brand “Parti du Thé.” It has too much of a chemical called anthraquinone.

What's happening? The tea has more anthraquinone than the law allows. The company has told shops to take it off shelves.

Does this affect me? If you bought this tea in France, stop using it now.

What should I do? Throw the tea away or take it back to the shop. Ask your pharmacist or doctor 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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Type: alimentation · Category: cacao, café et thé · Hazard: dépassement des limites autorisées de pesticides · teneur en anthraquinone supérieur à la valeur maximum de 0,02 mg/kg fixée par le réglement ce396/2005 autorisé pour les thés (0,08 mg/kg + ou - 0,04 mg/kg) · À faire: ne plus consommer · ne plus utiliser le produit · rapporter le produit au point de vente · contacter le point de vente · contacter le service consommateur · détruire le produit

First published
March 18, 2022
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/6534/interne

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What is this safety alert alert about?
le parti du thé — lapsang souchong classique. The Lapsang Souchong Classic tea has been recalled due to pesticide levels exceeding permitted limits and anthraquinone content above the maximum allowed value. Stop using and consuming the product immediately. Return it to the point of sale and contact the retailer or consumer s...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 18, 2022 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
Read the full notice on the source authority site. If the alert mentions a specific batch or expiry date, check your supply against those details before continuing to use the product.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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