Non-authorized novel food ingredient cannabidiol (CBD) in gummy bears from the USA, via the Czech Republic
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- confectionery
- Hazard
- cannabidiol (CBD) unauthorised novel food ingredient - {novel food}
- Origin
- United States
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some gummy bears from the USA contain cannabidiol (CBD), a food ingredient not allowed in Europe.
What's happening? Germany found these gummy bears in the Czech Republic. They should not be sold in Europe.
Does this affect me? If you bought gummy bears from the USA or the Czech Republic, check the label for CBD.
What should I do? Stop eating them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have questions.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: confectionery · Hazard: cannabidiol (CBD) unauthorised novel food ingredient - {novel food} · Origin: United States · Notifier: Germany
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