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🍎 Food DE June 3, 2026

Sildenafil in chocolate from Turkey

Classification
Information notification for attention
Risk
Serious
Category
cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea
Hazard
sildenafil unauthorised substance - {composition}
Origin
Türkiye
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? Chocolate from Turkey may contain sildenafil. This is a medicine used for certain health problems.

What's happening? Some chocolate products from Turkey have been found to have sildenafil in them. This was not listed on the label.

Does this affect me? If you have bought chocolate from Turkey, you may be affected. People who should not take sildenafil should be careful.

What should I do? Do not eat the chocolate. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any questions.

🤖 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: cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea · Hazard: sildenafil unauthorised substance - {composition} · Origin: Türkiye · 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=2026.4886

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What is this product recall alert about?
Sildenafil in chocolate from Turkey. Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea · Hazard: sildenafil unauthorised substance - {composition} · Origin: Türkiye · 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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