Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and unauthorised novel food ingredient cannabidiol (CBD) in chewing gum from Czech Republic
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- confectionery
- Hazard
- cannabidiol (CBD) unauthorised novel food ingredient - {novel food} *** tetrahydrocanabinol (THC) - {biological contaminants}
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some chewing gum from the Czech Republic has two substances that are not allowed in food: THC and CBD.
What's happening? Germany found these gums and says they should not be sold.
Does this affect me? If you bought this gum in Germany, do not eat it.
What should I do? Throw it away or return it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: confectionery · Hazard: cannabidiol (CBD) unauthorised novel food ingredient - {novel food} *** tetrahydrocanabinol (THC) - {biological contaminants} · Notifier: Germany
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