High content of lead in diatomaceous earth from the Czech Republic, with raw material from Peru, dispatched from the United Kingdom
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Kategori
- dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
- Fare
- lead - {heavy metals}
- Origin
- Peru
- Notifier
- Czechia
What is this? Diatomaceous earth is a fine powder sometimes taken as a food supplement. Lead is a metal that can be harmful if eaten in large amounts.
What's happening? Some diatomaceous earth from Peru, sent from the UK, has too much lead. This is a serious risk.
Does this affect me? If you bought diatomaceous earth from the Czech Republic, you may be affected.
What should I do? Stop using it and ask your pharmacist or doctor what to do next.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Hazard: lead - {heavy metals} · Origin: Peru · Notifier: Czechia
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