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Posted September 17, 2003
FDA Warns of Illness from Star Anise Teas
On September 10, 2003, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advised consumers not to consume "teas" brewed from star anise. It has come to FDA’s attention that brewed "teas" containing star anise have been associated with illnesses affecting about 40 individuals, including approximately 15 infants. The illnesses, which occurred over the last two years, ranged from serious neurological effects, such as seizures, to vomiting, jitteriness and rapid eye movement.
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