Recall alarm: Cycling fabric discovered in Selen-Slim Plus tea!

Recall alarm: Cycling fabric discovered in Selen-Slim Plus tea!

Bochum, Deutschland - In an urgent warning, Selen Food GmbH and the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety (BVL) have announced a callback from the "Selen-Slim Plus" herbal mixture (consisting of Mate, parsley and apple). The reason for this recall is the contamination of the tea with danthron, a substance that is considered carcinogenic. This information was published in particular by hna

The affected product has a packaging size of 40 grams and contains a total of 20 tea bags. The tea can be preserved until January 2027, and the recall cap is registered under the number Lot 01/24. The products were sold in the federal states of North Rhine-Westphalia and Rhineland-Palatinate, and consumers are urgently asked not to consume this tea.

Details on the recall

Selen Food GmbH has announced that buyers of the tea affected can get the purchasing price reimbursed, even without receipt. Consumers should either dispose of the tea or return to the point of sales. Danthron, the contaminating substance, is prohibited in nutritional supplements in accordance with the EU Ordinance (EC) 1925/2006, since it can potentially have harmful effects, including DNA damage and cancer effects.

The warning of the BVL can be found on the website foodwarung.de The contact point for product warnings in Germany acts. Consumers can find out more about current warning messages and now have the opportunity to be notified when new recalls appear.

health risks and legal bases

The health risks of Danthron should not be underestimated, since it is prohibited in many countries as an inherited and carcinogenic substance. Other prohibited substances in food supplements also include aloe emodin, emodin and certain aloe extracts. Food surveillance authorities regularly check the compliance with these regulations to ensure the security of consumers.

It is important to emphasize that manufacturers are obliged to recall products if they do not meet the requirements of food safety. At a sales start, you must also inform the public and, if necessary, the relevant authorities if there is a health risk. The consumer center provides comprehensive information on such food security issues and recalls on your website Consumerzentrale.de