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🍎 Food CH July 31, 2024

novel food supplement with composition unauthorized in Switzerland (Berberine)

Classification
Information notification for attention
Risk
Potentially serious
Category
dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
Hazard
ingredient unauthorised - {composition}
Origin
United Kingdom
Notifier
Switzerland
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What is this? A food supplement from the UK contains berberine. Berberine is not allowed in food supplements in Switzerland.

What's happening? Swiss officials found this supplement in the country. They say it should not be sold.

Does this affect me? If you have this supplement, stop using it. It may not be safe.

What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor before using any new supplement.

🤖 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 attention · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Hazard: ingredient unauthorised - {composition} · Origin: United Kingdom · Notifier: Switzerland

First published
July 31, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2024.5858

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What is this product recall alert about?
novel food supplement with composition unauthorized in Switzerland (Berberine). Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Hazard: ingredient unauthorised - {composition} · Origin: United Kingdom · Notifier: Switzerland
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 31, 2024 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Switzerland.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
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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