Pesticides residues in tea from Japan
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea
- Hazard
- tolfenpyrad - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Japan
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Some tea from Japan has a small amount of a farming chemical called tolfenpyrad.
What's happening? Belgium and Germany found this chemical in the tea. They are warning people.
Does this affect me? If you bought tea from Japan, check if it is on the recall list.
What should I do? Stop using 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: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea · Hazard: tolfenpyrad - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Japan · Notifier: Belgium
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