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🍎 Food DE July 25, 2025

Sibutramine and sildenafil in dietary supplements from Türkiye

Classification
Information notification for attention
Risk
Serious
Category
dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
Hazard
sibutramine unauthorised substance - {composition} *** sildenafil - {composition}
Origin
Türkiye
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? Some food supplements from Türkiye may contain two medicines: sibutramine and sildenafil. These are not allowed in food supplements.

What's happening? Germany found these supplements with hidden medicines. They can be risky for health.

Does this affect me? If you bought food supplements from Türkiye, check the label. These products may be unsafe.

What should I do? Stop using the supplement. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice before using any new product.

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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Hazard: sibutramine unauthorised substance - {composition} *** sildenafil - {composition} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Germany

First published
July 25, 2025
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2025.5675

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What is this product recall alert about?
Sibutramine and sildenafil in dietary supplements from Türkiye. Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Hazard: sibutramine unauthorised substance - {composition} *** sildenafil - {composition} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 25, 2025 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
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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