Lambda-cyhalothrin And Dinotefuran In Matcha Tea From China
Matcha tea imported from China and distributed in Germany contains two pesticides—lambda-cyhalothrin and dinotefuran—that exceed allowed levels. These chemicals are used to control insects on crops but are not permitted at the detected concentrations in food products sold in Germany. The recall affects matcha tea products from this source in the German market.
- Product
- Lambda-cyhalothrin and dinotefuran in Matcha Tea from China. Category: cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea. Origin: China
- Reason
- Lambda-cyhalothrin and dinotefuran in Matcha Tea from China
- Classification
- Class II
- Category
- food recall
- Country
- European Union
- Agency
- RASFF
- Recall date
- 2026-04-21
- Status
- Ongoing
- Areas affected
- DE
- Distribution
- Germany
Official recall notice from RASFF
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/78f85d6b-5d70-46da-813b-d92adc01b3bb