Organic Teas Recalled Due to Insect Contamination

June 30, 2024 United Kingdom

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TK Maxx and Homesense are recalling specific batches of Kintra Foods Organic Premium Leaf Teas due to  insect contamination. The recall affects multiple varieties of the tea, raising safety concerns for consumers.

The affected products include Kintra Foods Organic Premium Leaf Teas in the following varieties and batch codes:

  • Calm & Relax (60g): Batch codes 6057, 6071, 6118, 6126, and 6207
  • Chamomile (40g): Batch codes 5887 and 6111
  • Sleepy (40g): Batch codes 6058, 6102, and 6125

Insects have been detected in some batches of these products, making them unsafe for consumption. TK Maxx and Homesense have initiated a recall of the affected teas and have displayed point-of-sale notices in all retail stores selling these products. These notices inform customers about the recall and provide instructions on what to do if they have purchased the affected items.

Risk Statement: The presence of insects in these tea products poses a health risk, and they should not be consumed.

Action Taken: Consumers who have purchased any of the recalled products are advised not to consume them. Instead, they should return the products to any TK Maxx or Homesense store for a full refund. For further information, customers can contact TK Maxx/Homesense Customer Services at 01923 473561 or via email at customerservice@tjxeurope.com.

Source:https://www.food.gov.uk/news-alerts/alert/fsa-prin-33-2024

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