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🍎 Food FR May 8, 2024

adverse reaction to food supplement containing Garcinia cambodgia and Hoodia gordonii, sold online

Classification
Alert notification
Risk
Serious
Category
dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
Origin
Germany
Notifier
France
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What is this? A food supplement sold online has two plants, Garcinia cambodgia and Hoodia gordonii. Some people had bad reactions after taking it.

What's happening? France told the EU about serious side effects from this supplement. It came from Germany and was sold online.

Does this affect me? If you took this supplement and feel unwell, it may affect you. Check if you have any of the plants listed.

What should I do? Stop using the product and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick. Do not buy similar products without checking first.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Origin: Germany · Notifier: France

First published
May 8, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2024.3670

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What is this product recall alert about?
adverse reaction to food supplement containing Garcinia cambodgia and Hoodia gordonii, sold online. Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Origin: Germany · Notifier: France
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 8, 2024 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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