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