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🍎 Food BE FR June 29, 2022

Food supplements with unauthorised novel food (Artemisia annua) from France

Classification
Information notification for follow-up
Risk
Undecided
Category
dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
Origin
France
Notifier
Belgium
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What is this? Some food supplements sold in Belgium and France contain an herb called Artemisia annua. This herb is not approved for use in food in the EU.

What's happening? Officials found these supplements in stores. They are checking where they came from and how they got there.

Does this affect me? If you bought food supplements in Belgium or France, you might have one of these products.

What should I do? Stop using the supplement and ask your pharmacist or doctor if it is safe for you.

🤖 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: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Undecided · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Origin: France · Notifier: Belgium

First published
June 29, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2022.3770

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What is this product recall alert about?
Food supplements with unauthorised novel food (Artemisia annua) from France. Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Undecided · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Origin: France · Notifier: Belgium
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 29, 2022 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Belgium and France.
How serious is this alert?
Low risk. A low risk means harm is unlikely under normal use. The alert is informational but still worth reading.
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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