EU alert · RASFF Risk: Potentially serious Herbs and spices
high content of pyrrolizidine alkaloids in nettle herbal tea
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2026.8149
Summary
An herbal tea product made from nettle leaves, named "Pokrzywa. Herbatka ziołowa" and distributed in several European countries, contains high levels of pyrrolizidine alkaloids, natural toxins that can be harmful to health. The notification was issued by Poland following official market control measures.
A RASFF notification means that a risk was identified and shared between national authorities. It does not necessarily mean the product was sold in every country — check the distribution list and the measures taken.
Product
Pokrzywa. Herbatka ziołowa // Nettle. Herbal tea
- Category
- Herbs and spices
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
Hazards found (analytical results)
- pyrrolizidine alkaloids - natural toxins (other) — result: 3681 µg/kg - ppb
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution to other member countries
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Distributed to
Denmark, France, Ireland, Italy, Norway, Poland, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United Kingdom (northern Ireland)
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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