FDA issues advisory on star anise "teas".

Pain & Central Nervous System Week | September 29, 2003 | Copyright

2003 SEP 29 - (NewsRx.com & NewsRx.net) -- The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising 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 2 years, ranged from serious neurological effects, such as seizures, to vomiting, jitteriness and rapid eye movement.

Although the labeling of "teas" that contain star anise does not make ...

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