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🍎 Food DE SK March 15, 2023

Unauthorized novel food ingredient cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in organic food supplements from Austria

Classification
Alert notification
Risk
Serious
Category
dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
Hazard
tetrahydrocanabinol (THC) - {biological contaminants}
Origin
Austria
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? Some food supplements from Austria may have CBD or THC in them. These are ingredients not allowed in food in the EU.

What's happening? Germany found these supplements with CBD or THC. They are being recalled in Germany and Slovakia.

Does this affect me? If you bought organic food supplements from Austria, check if yours is on the recall list.

What should I do? Stop using the product and 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.

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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Hazard: tetrahydrocanabinol (THC) - {biological contaminants} · Origin: Austria · Notifier: Germany

First published
March 15, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2023.1783

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What is this product recall alert about?
Unauthorized novel food ingredient cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) in organic food supplements from Austria. Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Hazard: tetrahydrocanabinol (THC) - {biological contaminants} · Origin: Austria · Notifier: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 15, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany and Slovakia.
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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