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FDA Warning Letters

FDA warns online tea company about claims of COVID mitigation and other health benefits

By News Desk on August 30, 2021

As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. …
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FDA Warning Letters

FDA warns company over ‘Corona Destroyer Tea’ false claims

By News Desk on February 8, 2021

As part of its enforcement activities, the Food and Drug Administration sends warning letters to entities under its jurisdiction. Some letters are not posted for public view until weeks or months after they are sent. …
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Norway finds tropane and pyrrolizidine alkaloids in food samples

By News Desk on September 14, 2019

Atropine was detected in four of 14 samples of cereal-based foods intended for children, according to a survey last year by the Norwegian Food Safety Authority (Mattilsynet).

Another tropane alkaloid, scopolamine, was detected in two…
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Herbal tea for infants, adults recalled because of Salmonella risk

By News Desk on August 30, 2019

Mountain Mel’s is recalling herbal teas, some recommended for infants and toddlers, because of an ingredient that is already under recall for the risk of Salmonella infection.

Based in Welches, OR, Mountain Mel’s Essential Goods…
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Slight Radioactivity Found in Japanese Tea Shipped to Hong Kong

By News Desk on March 17, 2015

tea-and-kettle-406Food safety authorities in Hong Kong found trace amounts of radioactive cesium 137 in powdered tea imported from Japan last week, according to The New York Times.

The sample tested at nearly one percent…

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Investing in Quality Assurance: A Tea Industry Perspective

By Ronald Eng on December 19, 2013

When QTrade Teas & Herbs’ Level 2 SQF Institute food safety and quality system review is complete this month, a well-deserved holiday rest awaits. For now, QTrade is fully engaged in audit preparations while filling…
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Chai Tea Recalled for Botulism Risk

By News Desk on July 1, 2013

A Washington state company is recalling its chai tea because the beverage was improperly processed and therefore has the potential to be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum bacteria. Harmony Chai of Eastsound, WA issued a voluntary …
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Herbal Tea Recalled for Salmonella Risk

By News Desk on February 23, 2013

Nu-Tea Company Ltd. of Abbotsford, British Columbia, is recalling lots of its Tega-brand Organic Lemon Hibiscus Green Rooibos Herbal Tea due to possible Salmonella contamination. The affected product comes in packages of 24 tea bags…
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Canada Tests Tea and Soft Drinks for Safety

By News Desk on August 6, 2012

Two studies released Friday by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) found that dried tea samples analyzed for pesticide residues, mercury and other metals, as well as soft drinks and corn syrup tested for mercury,…
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Another Peppermint Tea Brand Recalled in Canada

By News Desk on March 16, 2011

Another tea brand has been added to the recall of organic peppermint herbal tea that may be contaminated with Salmonella. 

First announced March 7, in the United States, the recall involves tea produced by Aromatics…

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