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🍎 Food FR February 9, 2026

pure tea — blue matcha

la fleur de pois papillon (clitoria ternatea) est considéré comme un nouvel aliment et ne figure pas sur la liste de l'union (règlement d'exécution (ue) n°2017/2470).

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
pure tea — blue matcha
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Pure tea — blue matcha is recalled due to the presence of a banned substance. The butterfly pea flower is considered a novel food and is not listed by the European Union. The European Food Safety Authority has raised health concerns, including the presence of cyclotides. Stop using this product immediately and contact the customer service.
Barcode (GTIN): 3760435280114
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 215 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.
📈 Timeline
116 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 12, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is a tea product called pure tea — blue matcha. It is a herbal tea.

What's happening? The tea has been recalled because it contains a flower called butterfly pea. This flower is not allowed in foods in the EU.

Does this affect me? If you have this tea at home, you should stop using it. It is sold in France.

What should I do? Do not drink the tea. Call the customer service number on the package to ask for a refund or replacement.

🤖 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
pure tea
Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: herbes et épices · Hazard: présence de substance interdite · GTIN: 3760435280114 · la fleur de pois papillon (clitoria ternatea) est considéré comme un nouvel aliment et ne figure pas sur la liste de l'union (règlement d'exécution (ue) n°2017/2470). · l'agence européenne de sécurité alimentaire (efsa) a soulevé certains dangers sanitaires du fait de la présence, notamment, de cyclotides. · À faire: ne plus consommer · contacter le service consommateur

First published
February 9, 2026
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/21243/interne

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
pure tea — blue matcha. Pure tea — blue matcha is recalled due to the presence of a banned substance. The butterfly pea flower is considered a novel food and is not listed by the European Union. The European Food Safety Authority has raised health concerns, including the presence of cyclotides. Stop usi...
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 9, 2026 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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