Green tea

Multiple pesticide residues were found in the green tea at levels exceeding legal limits: acetamiprid at 0.21±011 mg/kg versus an MRL of 0.05 mg/kg, benomyl/carbendazim 0.70±0.35 mg/kg versus 0.1 mg/kg, clothianidin 0.16±0.08 mg/kg versus 0.05 mg/kg, dinotefuran 0.067±0.034 mg/kg versus 0.01 mg/kg, lufenuron 0.29±0.15 mg/kg versus 0.05 mg/kg, tebuconazole 0.25±0.13 mg/kg versus 0.05 mg/kg, and tolfenpyrad 0.20±0.10 mg/kg versus 0.01 mg/kg. Potential effects: long-term exposure to elevated pesticide residues may increase the risk of hormonal disruption, nervous system problems, liver and kidney damage, and may contribute to cancer development.

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Green tea
Risk Level
High
Notice Date
05.06.2026
Source: RASFF 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.

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