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🍎 Food ES August 13, 2024

Nuevo alimento no autorizado (Pelargonium sidoides DC., raiz) en complemento alimenticio procedente de España//Unauthorized novel sood (Pelargonium sidoides DC., root) in food supplement from Spain

Classification
Information notification for follow-up
Risk
Potential risk
Category
dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
Origin
Portugal
Notifier
Spain
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What is this? A food supplement from Spain was found to have an extra plant root called Pelargonium sidoides. This root is not allowed in food supplements in the EU.

What's happening? Spain found this extra ingredient in a food supplement and told other EU countries. The product came from Spain but was sold in Portugal too.

Does this affect me? If you bought a food supplement from Spain or Portugal with this root, it may not be safe. Check your product now.

What should I do? Stop using the product and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell. Return it to the shop if you can.

🤖 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: Potential risk · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Origin: Portugal · Notifier: Spain

First published
August 13, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2024.6188

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What is this product recall alert about?
Nuevo alimento no autorizado (Pelargonium sidoides DC., raiz) en complemento alimenticio procedente de España//Unauthorized novel sood (Pelargonium sidoides DC., root) in food supplement from Spain. Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potential risk · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Origin: Portugal · Notifier: Spain
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 13, 2024 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Spain.
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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