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🍎 Food DE April 26, 2021

Unauthorised CBD-containing hemp oil from the Czech Republic

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
fats and oils
Origin
Czechia
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? A hemp oil from the Czech Republic contains CBD, which is not allowed in food sold in Germany.

What's happening? Germany found this oil in shops and told stores to stop selling it.

Does this affect me? If you bought this oil, check if it has CBD. If it does, do not eat it.

What should I do? Take the oil back to the shop for a refund. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.

🤖 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.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Agency-published detail

Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fats and oils · Origin: Czechia · Notifier: Germany

First published
April 26, 2021
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA21.2064

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Unauthorised CBD-containing hemp oil from the Czech Republic. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fats and oils · Origin: Czechia · Notifier: Germany
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 26, 2021 by EU RASFF.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ 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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