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🍎 Food FR September 28, 2021

lapht phytofrance — efg eleutherocoque (bio)

altération par periploca sepium

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
lapht phytofrance — efg eleutherocoque (bio)
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
EFG Eleuthero (bio) by LaPhytoFrance — dietary supplement Do not consume. Remove from sale and destroy. Contains a banned substance and is adulterated with Periploca sepium.
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Archived (older alert)
This alert was reported 1765 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
📈 Timeline
71 days in total
May 19, 2026 July 29, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? This is a food supplement called eleuthero root sold by Lapht and Phytofrance. It is meant to help with energy.

What's happening? The product has been found to contain a banned plant called Periploca sepium. This makes it unsafe to eat.

Does this affect me? If you bought this supplement in France, it may affect you. Check your product.

What should I do? Stop using it right away. Return it to the store where you bought it or throw it away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.

🤖 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Brand(s) / product name(s)
lapht phytofrance
Agency-published detail

Type: alimentation · Category: aliments diététiques et nutrition · Hazard: présence de substance interdite · altération par periploca sepium · À faire: ne plus consommer · rapporter le produit au point de vente · détruire le produit

First published
September 28, 2021
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/3631/interne

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this safety alert alert about?
lapht phytofrance — efg eleutherocoque (bio). EFG Eleuthero (bio) by LaPhytoFrance — dietary supplement Do not consume. Remove from sale and destroy. Contains a banned substance and is adulterated with Periploca sepium.
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 28, 2021 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
▸ 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?
Read the full notice on the source authority site. If the alert mentions a specific batch or expiry date, check your supply against those details before continuing to use the product.
▸ Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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