Non-authorised substances cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabiphorol (THCP) in gumdrops from the Czech Republic via the Netherlands
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- confectionery
- Hazard
- cannabidiol (CBD) unauthorised novel food ingredient - {novel food} *** tetrahydrocannabiphorol (THCP) unauthorised novel food ingredient - {novel foo
- Origin
- Czechia
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some gumdrops sold in Germany may contain two substances called CBD and THCP. These are not allowed in food in the EU.
What's happening? Germany found these gumdrops from the Czech Republic. They were also sold in the Netherlands. The substances are not safe for food.
Does this affect me? If you bought these gumdrops, you may have them. They could be unsafe to eat.
What should I do? Stop eating them right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: confectionery · Hazard: cannabidiol (CBD) unauthorised novel food ingredient - {novel food} *** tetrahydrocannabiphorol (THCP) unauthorised novel food ingredient - {novel foo · Origin: Czechia · Notifier: Germany
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