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🍎 Food FR August 6, 2024

bioptimal — levure de riz rouge bio

la teneur en monacolines est de 4,4 mg par gélule, supérieure à la teneur journalière règlementaire de 3 mg (rce 1925/2006).

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
bioptimal — levure de riz rouge bio
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
Red yeast rice supplement labeled as organic exceeds the regulated daily limit of 3 mg monacolins per capsule, with 4.4 mg per capsule. This poses a risk of overdose. Return the product to the point of sale and contact the retailer or consumer service.
Barcode (GTIN): 3760338200493
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This alert was reported 775 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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125 days in total
May 19, 2026 September 21, 2026
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What is this? This is a food supplement called bioptimal red yeast rice. It is sold in capsules.

What's happening? The label does not show the correct amount of a substance called monacolines. The amount in each capsule is higher than allowed by EU rules.

Does this affect me? If you bought this product in France, it may affect you.

What should I do? Take the product back to the store where you bought it. You can also contact the store or the customer service. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any health concerns.

🤖 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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Type: alimentation · Category: aliments diététiques et nutrition · Hazard: anomalie d'étiquetage · GTIN: 3760338200493 · la teneur en monacolines est de 4,4 mg par gélule, supérieure à la teneur journalière règlementaire de 3 mg (rce 1925/2006). · risque de surdosage. · À faire: rapporter le produit au point de vente · contacter le point de vente · contacter le service consommateur

First published
August 6, 2024
Last refreshed by us
4 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/15330/interne

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❓ Frequently asked questions

What is this safety alert alert about?
bioptimal — levure de riz rouge bio. Red yeast rice supplement labeled as organic exceeds the regulated daily limit of 3 mg monacolins per capsule, with 4.4 mg per capsule. This poses a risk of overdose. Return the product to the point of sale and contact the retailer or consumer service.
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 6, 2024 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
Read the full notice on the source authority site. If the alert mentions a specific batch or expiry date, check your supply against those details before continuing to use the product.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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