No illnesses have been reported yet. Product: herbal tea/slimming tea (cocoa/coffee/tea category). Products were sold in 22 countries.
Who's At Risk?
Children, pregnant or breastfeeding women, elderly individuals, and people with gastrointestinal disorders or electrolyte imbalance are at higher risk from consumption of Senna leaves.
Symptoms
Consumption of Senna leaves as an unauthorised novel food ingredient may cause abdominal cramps, diarrhea, nausea, dehydration, and electrolyte imbalance; prolonged use can lead to laxative dependence and potential liver effects.
