Unsafe ingredient Withania somnifera (ashwagandha) in food supplement
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
- Origin
- Sweden
- Notifier
- Denmark
What is this? A food supplement may contain an herb called Withania somnifera, also known as ashwagandha. This herb can be unsafe for some people.
What's happening? A product from Sweden was found to have this unsafe herb. Denmark is warning people about it.
Does this affect me? If you bought a food supplement from Sweden, you might be affected. Check your supplements.
What should I do? Stop using the supplement and ask your pharmacist or doctor before using any new ones.
🤖 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.
🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Origin: Sweden · Notifier: Denmark
All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.