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Linden
Low concern
Linden flower tea is generally regarded as safe at typical culinary infusion doses. NIH-indexed literature notes a documented risk of Clostridium botulinum spore contamination in linden flowers when used to prepare infant formulas — a recognized vehicle for infant botulism.
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What it is
Linden refers to flowers and bracts of Tilia species (T. cordata, T. platyphyllos), used as a herbal infusion.
Herbal tea ingredient.
Why it's flagged
- C. botulinum spore contamination — do not give infusion to infants
- rare reports of cardiac effects with excessive prolonged use
What regulators actually say
"Linden flower (Tilia spp.) as potential vehicle of Clostridium botulinum spores in the transmission of infant botulism."
Regulatory status
United States — FDA
Used as a herbal/dietary ingredient; no specific food-additive limit
European Union — EFSA
Approved traditional herbal use
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