Lemon balm (Melissae folium) herbal tea in teabags

Excessive levels of pyrrolizidine alkaloids detected; consumption of the batch may pose a risk to children's health. Potential effects: poisoning, liver damage, risk to children.

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Lemon balm (Melissae folium) herbal tea in teabags
Risk Level
Critical
Manufacturer
Mokate S. A., ul. Katowicka 265a, 43-450 Ustroń; wyprodukowano dla Jeronimo Martins Polska S.A., ul. Żniwna 5, 62-025 Kostrzyn
Batch Number
L01042331 A
Notice Date
28.07.2023
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Source: GIS view the official alert

What to do if you have this product?

A recall means the product may be unsafe. Here is what to do if you have it at home.

  1. 1

    Do not eat or use the product

    Stop using or consuming it immediately and keep it out of reach of children.

  2. 2

    Check the batch number and expiry date

    Compare the batch/lot number and the best-before or expiry date with the details in the alert — sometimes only specific batches are affected.

  3. 3

    Return it to the shop

    You can take the product back to the shop where you bought it. For a safety recall a refund is due even without a receipt.

  4. 4

    Get help and report it

    If you feel unwell after using the product, contact a doctor. You can also report the case to the relevant authority — GIS, GIF or UOKiK.

General guidance for recalled products in Poland. Always follow the specific instructions in the official alert and from the manufacturer or retailer.

Important Information

What You Should Know

Recommendations

Children should not consume the specified batch of the product.

Actions Taken

The manufacturer, in cooperation with the distributor, withdrew the specified batch from the market. Official food control authorities are conducting clarifying proceedings.

Need Help?

If you feel unwell after consuming this product, contact your doctor or call the poison control center.

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