Unauthorised novel food ginseng extract (Panax ginseng) in Tea from Republic of Korea
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea
- Hazard
- ginseng (Panax ginseng) unauthorised novel food ingredient - {novel food}
- Origin
- South Korea
- Notifier
- Austria
What is this? A tea from South Korea has ginseng extract. Ginseng is not allowed in tea in the EU.
What's happening? Some tea with ginseng was sold in Europe. It should not have been sold because ginseng is not approved.
Does this affect me? If you bought this tea, you may have it. Check if your tea has ginseng.
What should I do? Stop drinking the tea. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potential risk · Category: cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea · Hazard: ginseng (Panax ginseng) unauthorised novel food ingredient - {novel food} · Origin: South Korea · Notifier: Austria
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