Unauthorized pesticide (anthraquinone) in yerba mate from Argentina
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- anthraquinone - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Argentina
- Notifier
- Spain
What is this? A shipment of yerba mate tea from Argentina has too much of a chemical called anthraquinone. This chemical is sometimes used as a pesticide.
What's happening? Spain stopped a batch of this tea at the border because it had anthraquinone. The risk level is not yet clear.
Does this affect me? If you bought yerba mate from Argentina, check the package. This notice only applies to one batch.
What should I do? If you have this tea, do not drink it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: anthraquinone - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Argentina · Notifier: Spain
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