High content of aluminium in diatomaceous earth from the Czech Republic, with raw material from Germany
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
- Hazard
- aluminium high content - {composition}
- Origin
- Germany
- Notifier
- Czechia
What is this? Diatomaceous earth is a fine powder sometimes used as a food supplement. It can contain aluminium, which may be harmful in large amounts.
What's happening? A batch of diatomaceous earth from the Czech Republic had too much aluminium. The powder came from Germany.
Does this affect me? If you bought this powder in the Czech Republic, you may have some at home.
What should I do? Stop using it and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have health concerns.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Hazard: aluminium high content - {composition} · Origin: Germany · Notifier: Czechia
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