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🍎 Food BG June 19, 2023

ETHYLENE OXIDE IN HERBAL FOOD SUPPLEMENTS-VIGOR AID,TINNI AID,TRICHO AID

Classification
Border rejection notification
Risk
Serious
Category
dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
Hazard
ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
Origin
India
Notifier
Bulgaria
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What is this? Some herbal food supplements may have a chemical called ethylene oxide. This chemical is sometimes used to clean food but can be harmful if eaten.

What's happening? Bulgaria found ethylene oxide in three herbal supplements from India. These supplements are called Vigor Aid, TinnI Aid, and Tricho Aid.

Does this affect me? If you live in Bulgaria and have these supplements, you may be at risk. Check your supplements now.

What should I do? Stop using these supplements right away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using any herbal products.

🤖 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: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: Bulgaria

First published
June 19, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2023.4086

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What is this product recall alert about?
ETHYLENE OXIDE IN HERBAL FOOD SUPPLEMENTS-VIGOR AID,TINNI AID,TRICHO AID. Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: India · Notifier: Bulgaria
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 19, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Bulgaria.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
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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