unauthorised substance tolfenpyrad (0.057 mg/kg - ppm) in instant black tea extract powder from China
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea
- Hazard
- tolfenpyrad - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- China
- Notifier
- Latvia
What is this? This is about instant black tea extract powder from China. It has a small amount of a pesticide called tolfenpyrad.
What's happening? The tea powder was stopped at the border in Latvia. It had too much tolfenpyrad, which is not allowed.
Does this affect me? If you bought this tea powder in Latvia, it might affect you. Check your tea at home.
What should I do? Stop using the tea. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea · Hazard: tolfenpyrad - {pesticide residues} · Origin: China · Notifier: Latvia
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