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🍎 Food DE June 3, 2026

Sildenafil in herbal paste from Turkey

Classification
Information notification for attention
Risk
Serious
Category
other food product / mixed
Hazard
sildenafil unauthorised substance - {composition}
Origin
Türkiye
Notifier
Germany
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📈 Timeline
13 days in total
June 4, 2026 June 17, 2026

What is this? A herbal paste from Turkey may contain sildenafil, a medicine used for erectile problems.

What's happening? Germany has found sildenafil in this paste. Sildenafil is not allowed in food.

Does this affect me? If you bought this paste in Germany, you may have it.

What should I do? Stop eating it and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have 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: other food product / mixed · Hazard: sildenafil unauthorised substance - {composition} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Germany

First published
June 3, 2026
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2026.4897

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What is this product recall alert about?
Sildenafil in herbal paste from Turkey. Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: other food product / mixed · 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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