Unapproved novel food Synaptolepis kirkii in tea from the Netherlands
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea
- Hazard
- novel food ingredient unauthorised - {novel food}
- Origin
- Netherlands
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? A tea sold in the Netherlands may contain an unapproved plant called Synaptolepis kirkii. This plant is not allowed in food in the EU.
What's happening? Germany told the EU about this tea with the plant. The plant is not safe for food use.
Does this affect me? If you bought tea from the Netherlands, check if it has this plant.
What should I do? Stop drinking the tea and ask your pharmacist or doctor if it is safe for you.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea · Hazard: novel food ingredient unauthorised - {novel food} · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Germany
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