Unauthorized Novel Food (seeds of Garcinia cola) from the Netherlands
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- novel food unauthorised - {novel food}
- Origin
- Netherlands
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some seeds called Garcinia cola are being sold as food. They are not allowed in the EU yet.
What's happening? Germany found these seeds in the Netherlands. They are not approved for sale in Europe.
Does this affect me? If you bought seeds or food with these seeds, you may have them.
What should I do? Stop eating them and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Undecided · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: novel food unauthorised - {novel food} · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Germany
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