As reported by the Chief Sanitary Inspectorate:
Hazard:
As a result of an official inspection by the State Sanitary Inspection, the maximum permitted level of pesticide residue—anthraquinone—was found to have been exceeded in loose-leaf black tea.
According to the risk assessment by experts from the National Institute of Public Health PZH—National Research Institute, the product with the specified batch numbers may pose a risk to consumers’ health.
Product details:
- Product name – Yunnan loose-leaf black tea “Loyd”
Batch number – L24022513 C
Best before the end of – 02.2027
Manufacturer: Mokate S.A., ul. Katowicka 265a, 43-450 Ustroń
- Product name – Yunnan loose-leaf black tea “Loyd”
Batch number – L28122413 C
Best before the end of – 12.2026
Manufacturer: Mokate S.A., ul. Katowicka 265a, 43-450 Ustroń
Actions taken by businesses and official control authorities
The manufacturer promptly informed its customers of the need to withdraw the product in question.
The State Sanitary Inspection authorities are conducting an investigation into the matter and, in cooperation with the manufacturer, are monitoring the withdrawal of the affected product batches.
What advice is there for consumers?
The inspectorate: – Do not consume the product batches specified in this notice.