Pyrrolizidine alkaloids in herbal tea from Morocco, via Spain
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea
- Hazard
- pyrrolizidine alkaloids - {natural toxins (other)}
- Origin
- Morocco
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some herbal teas from Morocco may have a natural poison called pyrrolizidine alkaloids. These can harm the liver if eaten over time.
What's happening? Germany found these toxins in tea sold in Spain. The tea came from Morocco. The problem has been fixed.
Does this affect me? If you bought this tea in Germany or France, it might still be in stores. Check your tea at home.
What should I do? Stop drinking the tea. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick or worried.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea · Hazard: pyrrolizidine alkaloids - {natural toxins (other)} · Origin: Morocco · Notifier: Germany
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