Food supplement with unauthorised novel food (Artemisia annua) from Lithuania
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
- Origin
- Lithuania
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? A food supplement sold in Belgium and Lithuania contains a plant called Artemisia annua. This plant is not approved for use in food in the EU.
What's happening? The supplement was found to have this plant in it. Authorities are checking where it came from and how it got into the product.
Does this affect me? If you bought or used this supplement in Belgium or Lithuania, you may have it. Stop using it now.
What should I do? Throw the supplement away. If you feel unwell, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
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🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Undecided · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Origin: Lithuania · Notifier: Belgium
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