Unauthorized novel food (Eurycoma longifolia) in food supplements from the United States delivered to BE
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
- Origin
- United States
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Some food supplements from the United States contain a plant called Eurycoma longifolia. This plant is not approved for use in food in Europe.
What's happening? Belgium found these supplements in the country. They may not be safe to eat.
Does this affect me? If you bought food supplements from the United States, check the label for Eurycoma longifolia.
What should I do? Stop using the product and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have questions.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potential risk · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Origin: United States · Notifier: Belgium
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