EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious Cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea
The maximum levels of tropane alkaloids exceeded (Scopolamine, Atropine) in peppermint tea from Serbia
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2025.8240
Summary
Information notification for attention notified by Slovenia concerning Mint Tea (cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea), originating from Slovenia. Hazard: natural toxins (other).
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
Mint Tea
- Category
- Cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
Hazards found (analytical results)
- scopolamine - natural toxins (other) — result: 820 +/-361 µg/kg - ppb
- atropine - natural toxins (other) — result: 490 +/- 176 µg/kg - ppb
- tropane alkaloids - natural toxins (other) — result: 1300 +/- 400 µg/kg - ppb
Measures taken
- Distribution status: Distribution restricted to notifying country
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Distributed to
Slovenia
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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