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🍎 Food LV August 31, 2023

In Protocol of results of sampling and analyses absent information about sampling of consignments and information about laboratories accreditation in accordance with the standard ISO/IEC 17025

Classification
Border rejection notification
Risk
No risk
Category
dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
Origin
India
Notifier
Latvia
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What is this? Some food supplements from India did not have the right papers. They were stopped at the border.

What's happening? Latvia found missing proof that the food was tested properly. The tests may not follow the right rules.

Does this affect me? If you bought these supplements in Latvia, check your package. You may not be at risk, but the product was not fully checked.

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

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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: No risk · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Origin: India · Notifier: Latvia

First published
August 31, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2023.5908

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What is this product recall alert about?
In Protocol of results of sampling and analyses absent information about sampling of consignments and information about laboratories accreditation in accordance with the standard ISO/IEC 17025. Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: No risk · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Origin: India · Notifier: Latvia
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 31, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Latvia.
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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