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nieautoryzowana nowa żywność Clitoria ternatea w herbatach sprzedawanych przez Internet/// Unauthorized novel food Clitoria ternatea in teas sold online

Classification
Information notification for follow-up
Risk
Potential risk
Category
cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea
Origin
China
Notifier
Poland
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What is this? Some teas sold online may contain a flower called Clitoria ternatea. This flower is not allowed in foods in the EU yet.

What's happening? Authorities found this flower in teas sold online. They are checking if it is safe.

Does this affect me? If you bought tea online, check if it has this flower.

What should I do? Stop drinking the tea and 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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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potential risk · Category: cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea · Origin: China · Notifier: Poland

First published
November 4, 2025
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2025.8573

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What is this product recall alert about?
nieautoryzowana nowa żywność Clitoria ternatea w herbatach sprzedawanych przez Internet/// Unauthorized novel food Clitoria ternatea in teas sold online. Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potential risk · Category: cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea · Origin: China · Notifier: Poland
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 4, 2025 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Poland, Czechia, and Slovakia.
How serious is this alert?
Low risk. A low risk means harm is unlikely under normal use. The alert is informational but still worth reading.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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