Epimedium grandiflorum in food supplements from USA
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
- Hazard
- Epimedium unauthorised - {GMO / novel food}
- Origin
- United States
- Notifier
- Sweden
What is this? A plant called Epimedium grandiflorum is being sold in some food pills from the USA. It is not allowed in Europe as a food.
What's happening? Sweden found this plant in food supplements. They are warning people until they know if it is safe.
Does this affect me? If you bought food pills from the USA, check the label for Epimedium grandiflorum.
What should I do? Stop taking the pills and ask your pharmacist or doctor what to do next.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Undecided · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Hazard: Epimedium unauthorised - {GMO / novel food} · Origin: United States · Notifier: Sweden
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