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Recall alert: Carcinogenic substance discovered in chamomile tea!
Recall in Schleswig-Holstein: Lemonaid warns about carcinogenic ethylene oxide in chamomile tea. Consumers should check products.
Recall alert: Carcinogenic substance discovered in chamomile tea!
An alarming recall has surprised tea drinkers in Germany! The Hamburg company Lemonaid Beverages GmbH has recalled its chamomile tea bags “ChariTea Kamille” after quality control detected the health-endangering pesticide ethylene oxide. This substance, which has long been classified as carcinogenic and genotoxic in the European Union, was found in batch P00005084 with a best before date of August 5, 2027, according to the report lomazoma.com.
The affected tea bags were sold in eight federal states, including Baden-Württemberg, Bavaria, Berlin, Bremen, Hesse, Lower Saxony, North Rhine-Westphalia and Schleswig-Holstein. Consumers who have purchased these teas are urged to inspect the products and either return them to the manufacturer or dispose of them themselves. Although the amount of ethylene oxide found is estimated by Lemonaid to be small, the recall is a precautionary measure to avoid possible health risks, such as merkur.de reported. Customers can also send the number of packages disposed of, including bank details, by email to quality@lemonaid.de in order to receive a refund of the purchase price.
Ethylene oxide: what is it?
Ethylene oxide is a gaseous pesticide that is banned in the EU but continues to be used in some countries such as India and the USA. The substance is not only a health hazard, but also belongs to the group of carcinogenic substances. A routine check has now shown that it is present in the tea bags mentioned, which is causing concern among tea lovers. The recall follows a previous incident this month in which another tea recall was issued due to potential liver damage.
Consumers should therefore be particularly vigilant and check their products carefully, as consuming contaminated food can pose serious health risks. The affected teas from the popular “ChariTea Kamille” are currently the focus of public attention, and Lemonaid urges extreme caution.