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Food supplements contain magnesium L-threonate which is unauthorized novel food and form of magnesium

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Undecided
Category
dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
Origin
Poland *** United States
Notifier
Estonia
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What is this? Some food supplements sold in shops contain magnesium L-threonate. This form of magnesium is not approved as safe for food in the EU.

What's happening? Products with this ingredient have been found in several countries. They should not be on sale because the ingredient is not allowed.

Does this affect me? If you bought food supplements from Poland or other listed countries, check the label for magnesium L-threonate.

What should I do? Stop using the product and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have health concerns.

🤖 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: Undecided · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Origin: Poland *** United States · Notifier: Estonia

First published
October 22, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA21.5731

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What is this product recall alert about?
Food supplements contain magnesium L-threonate which is unauthorized novel food and form of magnesium. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Origin: Poland *** United States · Notifier: Estonia
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 22, 2021 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Estonia, Croatia, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Romania, and Spain.
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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