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🍎 Food PT November 10, 2021

Nonauthorized ingredient dragon"s blood - Croton lechleri.

Classification
Border rejection notification
Risk
Undecided
Category
dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
Origin
Ecuador
Notifier
Portugal
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This alert was reported 1662 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 called “dragon’s blood” comes from a plant called Croton lechleri. It is sold as a diet product.

What's happening? Portugal found this supplement at the border and is not sure if it is safe to eat.

Does this affect me? If you bought or use this product in Portugal, it may not be safe.

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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Agency-published detail

Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Origin: Ecuador · Notifier: Portugal

First published
November 10, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2021.6100

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Nonauthorized ingredient dragon"s blood - Croton lechleri.. Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Origin: Ecuador · Notifier: Portugal
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on November 10, 2021 by EU RASFF.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Portugal.
▸ 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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