Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and unauthorised novel food ingredient cannabidiol (CBD) in CBD oil from Czech Republic
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
- Hazard
- novel food ingredient - {novel food} *** tetrahydrocanabinol (THC) - {biological contaminants}
- Origin
- Czechia
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some CBD oils may have THC or CBD added that is not allowed in food. THC is the part of cannabis that can make you feel high.
What's happening? A batch of CBD oil from the Czech Republic was found to have these extra ingredients. It was sent to Germany.
Does this affect me? If you bought CBD oil from the Czech Republic, check if it is the one that was recalled.
What should I do? Stop using the oil and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any health concerns.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Hazard: novel food ingredient - {novel food} *** tetrahydrocanabinol (THC) - {biological contaminants} · Origin: Czechia · Notifier: Germany
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