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🍎 Food DK May 7, 2020

COVID19 - attribution of medicinal properties to vit. D3

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
Origin
Netherlands
Notifier
Denmark
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What is this? A food notice about vitamin D3 products. It warns against saying vitamin D3 can treat or prevent COVID-19.

What's happening? Some vitamin D3 products in Denmark were wrongly claiming to help with COVID-19. This is not allowed.

Does this affect me? If you take vitamin D3 in Denmark, check the label. Avoid products that mention COVID-19.

What should I do? Stop using any vitamin D3 product that talks about COVID-19. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you are unsure.

🤖 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: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Denmark

First published
May 7, 2020
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA20.1915

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What is this product recall alert about?
COVID19 - attribution of medicinal properties to vit. D3. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Denmark
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 7, 2020 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Denmark.
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?
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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