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🍎 Food FR August 18, 2022

ths — matcha thé en poudre 12x80g ths

présence de benzo(a)pyrène et d'hydrocarbures polycycliques, supérieure à la norme.

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
ths — matcha thé en poudre 12x80g ths
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
This product contains powdered matcha tea. It has been found to have levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, including benzo(a)pyrene, above the standard. Do not consume or use it. Return the product to the point of sale or destroy it.
Barcode (GTIN): 6922163616734
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This alert was reported 1399 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.
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29 days in total
May 19, 2026 June 17, 2026
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What is this? This is matcha green tea powder sold in packs of 12 small bags.

What's happening? The tea has too much of a harmful chemical called benzo(a)pyrene and other polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons.

Does this affect me? If you bought this tea in France, do not eat or drink it.

What should I do? Take the tea back to the store where you bought it. 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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Brand(s) / product name(s)
ths
Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: cacao, café et thé · Hazard: hydrocarbures aromatiques polycycliques · GTIN: 6922163616734 · présence de benzo(a)pyrène et d'hydrocarbures polycycliques, supérieure à la norme. · À faire: ne plus consommer · ne plus utiliser le produit · rapporter le produit au point de vente · détruire le produit

First published
August 18, 2022
Last refreshed by us
4 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/7908/interne

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▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
ths — matcha thé en poudre 12x80g ths. This product contains powdered matcha tea. It has been found to have levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, including benzo(a)pyrene, above the standard. Do not consume or use it. Return the product to the point of sale or destroy it.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 18, 2022 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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