Unauthorised Novel Food Senna Alexandrina Mill. In Tea From Thailand

Recall Summary Certain tea products from Thailand containing senna alexandrina (a plant not approved for use in food in the EU) have been distributed in Austria. Senna alexandrina is classified as an unauthorized novel food, meaning it has not gone through required safety approval processes before being added to these tea products.

Product

Unauthorised novel food Senna alexandrina Mill. in tea from Thailand. Category: cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea. Origin: Thailand

Reason

Unauthorised novel food Senna alexandrina Mill. in tea from Thailand

Classification

Class III

Category

food recall

Country

European Union

Agency

RASFF

Recall date

2026-04-14

Status

Ongoing

Areas affected

AT

Distribution

Austria

Official recall notice from RASFF

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/6692219e-8837-4eff-b675-b389bcbccc1e