Epimedium sagitattum in food supplement
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
- Hazard
- Epimedium unauthorised - {GMO / novel food}
- Origin
- unknown origin
- Notifier
- Sweden
What is this? A food supplement contains a plant called Epimedium sagittatum. This plant is not approved for use in food in the EU.
What's happening? Sweden has found this plant in a food supplement. They are warning people because it may not be safe.
Does this affect me? If you have bought a food supplement in Sweden, check the label for Epimedium sagittatum.
What should I do? Stop using the supplement and ask your pharmacist or doctor if it is safe for you.
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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: unknown origin · Notifier: Sweden
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