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🍎 Food AT DE NL October 20, 2021

Increased curcumin and piperine levels in food supplements from Austria

Classification
Information notification for follow-up
Risk
Undecided
Category
dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
Hazard
curcumin too high intake - {composition} *** piperine too high intake - {composition}
Origin
Austria
Notifier
Austria
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What is this? Some food supplements from Austria have too much curcumin and piperine. These are natural plant parts often used in supplements.

What's happening? Austria told other countries that some supplements have unsafe levels of these ingredients. The risk is still being checked.

Does this affect me? If you bought food supplements from Austria, you might be affected. This is mainly for people in Austria, Germany, or the Netherlands.

What should I do? Stop using the supplement if you have it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor before using any new supplement.

🤖 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 · Hazard: curcumin too high intake - {composition} *** piperine too high intake - {composition} · Origin: Austria · Notifier: Austria

First published
October 20, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2021.5658

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What is this product recall alert about?
Increased curcumin and piperine levels in food supplements from Austria. Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Undecided · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Hazard: curcumin too high intake - {composition} *** piperine too high intake - {composition} · Origin: Austria · Notifier: Austria
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 20, 2021 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Austria, Germany, and Netherlands.
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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