In accordance with Chapter 649 of the Food Safety and Security Act, and in line with the Authority's role to ensure transparency and public awareness on matters relating to food safety and security, the Authority hereby informs the public of the following information received through the Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed (RASFF). The product must not be consumed due to elevated levels of anthraquinone, polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), and benzo(a)pyrene.
Anthraquinone is a pesticide used for protection against insects. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), including benzo(a)pyrene, are environmental contaminants. The three contaminants are known for their carcinogenic properties.
| Product Description: | Yerba Mate Tea (White packaging) | 
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| Brand: | Elaborada | |
| Best Before: | 04-2028 | |
| Lot: | 0144 | |
| Weight: | 250g | |
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| Product description: | Yerba Mate Tea (Green packaging) | 
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| Brand: | Elaborada | |
| Best Before: | 04-2028 | |
| Lot: | 0234 | |
| Weight: | 250g | |
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Consumers are advised not to consume the implicated product and either dispose of it or return it to the store from which it was purchased.
For further information, the public may contact the Food Safety Authority on telephone number +356 26025000 from Monday to Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. or send an email to [email protected].
