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Migration of photoinitiators into energy gel from France

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
other food product / mixed
Hazard
2-hydroxy-2-methylpropiophenone migration - {migration} *** 4-benzoylbiphenyl migration - {migration}
Origin
France
Notifier
Germany
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This alert was reported 1377 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.
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What is this? Some energy gels from France may have small amounts of two chemicals called photoinitiators.

What's happening? These chemicals can move from the gel’s packaging into the gel itself.

Does this affect me? If you bought energy gels in Germany, Belgium, France, or other listed countries, check the package.

What should I do? Stop using the gel and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have questions.

🤖 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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Agency-published detail

Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: other food product / mixed · Hazard: 2-hydroxy-2-methylpropiophenone migration - {migration} *** 4-benzoylbiphenyl migration - {migration} · Origin: France · Notifier: Germany

First published
December 5, 2022
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA22.7063

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What is this product recall alert about?
Migration of photoinitiators into energy gel from France. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: other food product / mixed · Hazard: 2-hydroxy-2-methylpropiophenone migration - {migration} *** 4-benzoylbiphenyl migration - {migration} · Origin: France · Notifier: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 5, 2022 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Belgium, CONGO, France, Greece, Hungary, INDONESIA, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, MOROCCO, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, SERBIA, Slovakia, SOUTH KOREA, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom, UNITED STATES, and VIETNAM.
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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