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🍎 Food NL BE February 2, 2024

Mould in food supplement from Belgium

Classification
Information notification for follow-up
Risk
No risk
Category
dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
Hazard
moulds high count - {non-pathogenic micro-organisms}
Origin
South Africa
Notifier
Netherlands
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This alert was reported 910 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? A food supplement from Belgium has too many moulds in it. Moulds are tiny living things that can grow on food.

What's happening? The product was made in South Africa and sold in Belgium and the Netherlands. It has been recalled because of the mould.

Does this affect me? If you have bought this supplement in Belgium or the Netherlands, you may have it.

What should I do? Stop using it and ask your pharmacist or doctor what to do next.

🤖 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: No risk · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Hazard: moulds high count - {non-pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: South Africa · Notifier: Netherlands

First published
February 2, 2024
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2024.0759

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What is this product recall alert about?
Mould in food supplement from Belgium. Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: No risk · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Hazard: moulds high count - {non-pathogenic micro-organisms} · Origin: South Africa · Notifier: Netherlands
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on February 2, 2024 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Netherlands and Belgium.
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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