pesticide residues in tea from China
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea
- Hazard
- tolfenpyrad - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- China
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Some tea from China has a small amount of a farming chemical called tolfenpyrad.
What's happening? France found this chemical in tea and stopped it at the border.
Does this affect me? If you bought tea from China, check the package or ask the seller.
What should I do? Stop drinking that 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: Border rejection notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea · Hazard: tolfenpyrad - {pesticide residues} · Origin: China · Notifier: France
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