The Finnish Food Authority has reported the discovery of dantron in a Thai herbal tea, Slinmy, which was found during regulatory checks in Germany. Dantron is known for its potentially cancer-causing properties, leading to its prohibition in food products within the EU. The herbal tea has been marketed as a weight-loss aid and was available for purchase across various ethnic grocery stores in Finland.

In response to the findings, the known retailers have already removed the herbal tea from their shelves and issued health risk warnings to their customers regarding the consumption of this product. The Finnish Food Authority has urged individuals who may still possess the affected batch to cease using the tea immediately. The specific product involved has an EAN code of 8854575006576, lot number 6801, and a best-before date of April 2, 2028, with a package weight of 40 grams.

This situation raises significant public health concerns, especially regarding the regulation of herbal products marketed for health benefits. Consumers are advised to remain vigilant about the products they purchase and ensure that they comply with safety standards, particularly those that bear foreign or less-known origins. Regulatory agencies are expected to strengthen monitoring of herbal products to prevent similar incidents in the future, which could endanger consumer health.