Tea — recall

Food · European Union · 2026-09-23

Tea Centrimonium Chloride in Tea from China, dispatched from UK

Country	European Union
Category	Food
Published	2026-09-23
Product type	herbs and spices
Reason	Presence of Centrimonium Chloride in Tea originating from China and dispatched from UK — cetrimonium chloride - {industrial contaminants}
Affected area	Malta
Recall number	2026.8417
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	Retailers/importers typically pull and return stock; similar products may face tighter border checks.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	EC 178/2002 (RASFF), contaminant/additive limits · Full guide →

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