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🍎 Food CH June 25, 2021

overdosages of zinc and vitamin C ; non authorised health claims on www.nutrition-world.at

Classification
Information notification for follow-up
Risk
Undecided
Category
dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
Notifier
Switzerland
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What is this? A website sold food supplements with zinc and vitamin C. The labels made health claims that were not allowed.

What's happening? Swiss officials found these claims on the website. They asked the seller to remove the claims.

Does this affect me? If you bought these supplements online, check the website for changes.

What should I do? Stop using the product if you see the old claims. Ask your pharmacist or doctor before using any 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 follow-up · Risk: Undecided · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Notifier: Switzerland

First published
June 25, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2021.2971

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What is this product recall alert about?
overdosages of zinc and vitamin C ; non authorised health claims on www.nutrition-world.at. Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Undecided · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Notifier: Switzerland
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 25, 2021 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Switzerland.
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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