Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and unauthorized novel food ingredient cannabidiol (CBD) in CBD oil from Switzerland
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- other food product / mixed
- Hazard
- cannabidiol (CBD) unauthorised novel food ingredient - {novel food} *** tetrahydrocanabinol (THC) - {biological contaminants}
- Origin
- Switzerland
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some CBD oils from Switzerland may have two things that are not allowed in food in Germany: THC and CBD. THC is a chemical that can make you feel high. CBD is another chemical from cannabis.
What's happening? Germany found these oils in stores. They are being taken back because they break food safety rules.
Does this affect me? If you bought CBD oil from Switzerland, it might be one of these. Check your bottle.
What should I do? Stop using the oil. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: other food product / mixed · Hazard: cannabidiol (CBD) unauthorised novel food ingredient - {novel food} *** tetrahydrocanabinol (THC) - {biological contaminants} · Origin: Switzerland · Notifier: Germany
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