Pyrrolizidine alkaloids in peppermint herbal tea from Poland
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea
- Hazard
- pyrrolizidine alkaloids - {natural toxins (other)}
- Origin
- Poland
- Notifier
- Czechia
What is this? Some peppermint herbal teas from Poland may have small amounts of natural poisons called pyrrolizidine alkaloids.
What's happening? A test found these poisons in the tea. They can be harmful if you drink too much over time.
Does this affect me? If you bought peppermint tea from Poland, you may have some at home.
What should I do? Stop using the tea and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any concerns.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea · Hazard: pyrrolizidine alkaloids - {natural toxins (other)} · Origin: Poland · Notifier: Czechia
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