unauthorised substance oxymatrine in tea from Paraguay
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea
- Hazard
- oxymatrine - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Paraguay
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? A tea from Paraguay has been found to contain oxymatrine, a chemical sometimes used as a pesticide.
What's happening? Belgium and France have recalled this tea because it may be unsafe to drink.
Does this affect me? If you have this tea, do not drink it. It was sold in Belgium and France.
What should I do? Throw the tea away or return it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea · Hazard: oxymatrine - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Paraguay · Notifier: Belgium
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