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🍎 Food FR September 19, 2023

oranessence — échantillon offert - épazote (thé du mexique)

contre-indication non présente à l'étiquetage : ne pas consommer en thé/tisane . ¤les alcaloïdes tropaniques sont trop élevées pour une utilisation en infusion. l'épazote est une herbe aromatique destinée à parfumer les plats avec parcimonie.

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
oranessence — échantillon offert - épazote (thé du mexique)
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso

Oranessence — free sample - epazote (Mexican tea) Type: food

Category
herbs and spices
Hazard
datura (tropane alkaloids) | labeling anomaly
missing warning
do not consume as tea/infusion. ¤ tropane alkaloid levels are too high for infusion use. Epazote is a culinary herb for seasoning dishes sparingly.

Tropane alkaloids (TA) are natural toxins produced by various plant families. Exposure to TA may cause heart, nerve and blood pressure issues.

Action
contact the point of sale.
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This alert was reported 1090 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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117 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 13, 2026
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What is this? This is a free sample of a Mexican herb tea called oranessence Épazote. The herb is meant to be used sparingly in cooking, not as a tea.

What's happening? The tea sample may have too much of a natural poison called tropane alkaloids. The label does not warn not to drink it as tea.

Does this affect me? If you got this free sample in France, you should check it.

What should I do? Stop using it 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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Type: alimentation · Category: herbes et épices · Hazard: datura (alcaloïdes tropaniques)|anomalie d'étiquetage · contre-indication non présente à l'étiquetage : ne pas consommer en thé/tisane . ¤les alcaloïdes tropaniques sont trop élevées pour une utilisation en infusion. l'épazote est une herbe aromatique destinée à parfumer les plats avec parcimonie. · les alcaloïdes tropaniques (at) sont des toxines naturelles sécrétées par diverses familles de végétaux. une exposition à des at peut entraîner des troubles cardiaques, nerveux et de la tension. · À faire: contacter le point de vente

First published
September 19, 2023
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/12357/interne

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What is this safety alert alert about?
oranessence — échantillon offert - épazote (thé du mexique). Oranessence — free sample - epazote (Mexican tea) Type: food · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: datura (tropane alkaloids) | labeling anomaly · missing warning: do not consume as tea/infusion. ¤ tropane alkaloid levels are too high for infusion use. Epazote is a culinary her...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 19, 2023 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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