As reported by the Chief Sanitary Inspectorate:
As a result of an official inspection by the State Sanitary Inspection, the permissible level of pyrrolizidine alkaloids was found to have been exceeded in the product concerned. According to the risk assessment by experts from the National Institute of Public Health PZH – National Research Institute, consuming the product with the specified batch number may pose a risk to children’s health.
It adds:
Product details:
Product – Melisa, Melissae folium, herbal tea in infusion bags
Batch number: L01042331 A
Barcode: 5900396029898
Best-before date: 30 April 2025
Manufacturer: Mokate S. A., ul. Katowicka 265a, 43-450 Ustroń
Produced for: Jeronimo Martins Polska S.A., ul. Żniwna 5, 62-025 Kostrzyn.
What actions have been taken by businesses and official inspection authorities?
The manufacturer, in cooperation with the distributor, has withdrawn the above-mentioned product batch from sale, while official food control authorities, together with the entities involved, are conducting explanatory proceedings in the matter.
What are the recommendations for consumers?
GIS: – Children should not consume the product batch specified in the notice.