Recall of Yerba Mate tea from Piporé
Istanbul Market, working with Reykjavík Public Health, has stopped selling and recalled Yerba Mate tea from Piporé from consumers.
Reason for recall
During official inspection, the pesticide anthraquinone was found above allowable limits as defined in EU Regulation No. 396/2005 on maximum residue levels of pesticides in food and feed.
What is the risk?
Eating foods that contain high amounts of anthraquinone can harm your health.
Product information for this recall:
Brand:
Piporé Product
name:
Yerba Mate Net amount:
250 g
Shelf life: Best before date
Dec. 31, 2025.
Country of production: Argentina
Name and address of company issuing recall
Istanbul Market ehf., Grensásvegur 10, 108 Reykjavík.
Distribution
Sold only at Istanbul Market store, Grensásvegur 10. Consumer instructions Customers who bought this product should not eat it and should throw it away or return it to the store where they purchased it for a full refund.