Matrine in tea
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea
- Hazard
- matrine unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Some tea may contain a chemical called matrine. It is not allowed in tea.
What's happening? Belgium found matrine in some tea. They have told stores to take it off shelves.
Does this affect me? If you bought tea in Belgium, check if it was recalled.
What should I do? Do not drink the tea. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea · Hazard: matrine unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Notifier: Belgium
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