Unauthorized novel food ingredient cannabidiol (CBD) in gum candies from France
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- confectionery
- Hazard
- cannabidiol (CBD) unauthorised novel food ingredient - {novel food}
- Origin
- France
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some gum candies from France contain cannabidiol (CBD), a food ingredient not approved in the EU.
What's happening? Germany found CBD in these candies. The EU says CBD is not safe for food yet.
Does this affect me? If you bought these candies in Germany, Belgium, or Romania, check your stash.
What should I do? Stop eating them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potential risk · Category: confectionery · Hazard: cannabidiol (CBD) unauthorised novel food ingredient - {novel food} · Origin: France · Notifier: Germany
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