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🍎 Food DE June 3, 2026

Sildenafil and tadalafil in honey product from the Syrian Arab Republic

Classification
Information notification for attention
Risk
Serious
Category
honey and royal jelly
Hazard
sildenafil unauthorised substance - {composition} *** tadalafil unauthorised substance - {composition}
Origin
Syria
Notifier
Germany
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Recall in effect
A food safety warning is in effect in DE.
📈 Timeline
7 days active so far
June 4, 2026 June 10, 2026

What is this? Some honey from Syria may contain two strong medicines, sildenafil and tadalafil. These are used for heart problems and are not safe in food.

What's happening? Germany has found these medicines in honey from Syria. The honey should not be eaten.

Does this affect me? If you bought honey from Syria, stop eating it. Others can keep eating normal honey.

What should I do? Throw away the honey or return it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.

🤖 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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Agency-published detail

Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: honey and royal jelly · Hazard: sildenafil unauthorised substance - {composition} *** tadalafil unauthorised substance - {composition} · Origin: Syria · Notifier: Germany

First published
June 3, 2026
Last refreshed by us
4 days ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2026.4893

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What is this product recall alert about?
Sildenafil and tadalafil in honey product from the Syrian Arab Republic. Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: honey and royal jelly · Hazard: sildenafil unauthorised substance - {composition} *** tadalafil unauthorised substance - {composition} · Origin: Syria · Notifier: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 3, 2026 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
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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