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🍎 Food DE ES September 28, 2023

Unauthorized novel food ingredient CBD in gum drops from France

Classification
Information notification for attention
Risk
Potential risk
Category
confectionery
Hazard
cannabidiol (CBD) unauthorised novel food ingredient - {novel food} *** tetrahydrocanabinol (THC) - {biological contaminants}
Origin
France
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? Some gum drops from France contain CBD, a new food ingredient not approved in the EU. They may also have THC, a substance found in cannabis.

What's happening? Germany found these gum drops with CBD and THC. They are being recalled because CBD is not allowed in food yet.

Does this affect me? If you bought these gum drops in Germany or Spain, you may have them. They were sold in France but may have reached other EU countries.

What should I do? Stop eating them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating them.

🤖 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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Agency-published detail

Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potential risk · Category: confectionery · Hazard: cannabidiol (CBD) unauthorised novel food ingredient - {novel food} *** tetrahydrocanabinol (THC) - {biological contaminants} · Origin: France · Notifier: Germany

First published
September 28, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Low
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2023.6564

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What is this product recall alert about?
Unauthorized novel food ingredient CBD in gum drops from France. Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potential risk · Category: confectionery · Hazard: cannabidiol (CBD) unauthorised novel food ingredient - {novel food} *** tetrahydrocanabinol (THC) - {biological contaminants} · Origin: France · Notifier: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 28, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany and Spain.
How serious is this alert?
Low risk. A low risk means harm is unlikely under normal use. The alert is informational but still worth reading.
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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