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🍎 Food DE January 15, 2025

Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in gummy candies from the Czech Republic

Classification
Alert notification
Risk
Serious
Category
confectionery
Hazard
tetrahydrocanabinol (THC) - {biological contaminants}
Origin
Czechia
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? Some gummy candies from the Czech Republic have THC in them. THC is the part of cannabis that can make you feel high.

What's happening? Germany found these candies and warned people. They say the candies should not have THC in them.

Does this affect me? If you bought these candies, you might have some. They were sold in Germany.

What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.

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Agency-published detail

Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: confectionery · Hazard: tetrahydrocanabinol (THC) - {biological contaminants} · Origin: Czechia · Notifier: Germany

First published
January 15, 2025
Last refreshed by us
2 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2025.0263

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What is this product recall alert about?
Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in gummy candies from the Czech Republic. Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: confectionery · Hazard: tetrahydrocanabinol (THC) - {biological contaminants} · Origin: Czechia · Notifier: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 15, 2025 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
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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