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Incident Report: Unauthorized Novel Food Ingredient Detected in Nutritional Supplements
Date: November 5, 2025
An important food safety incident has been reported concerning nutritional supplements. Authorities in Sweden have detected the presence of an unauthorized novel food ingredient containing cannabidiol (CBD) in these products. This finding raises significant concerns regarding food safety and consumer health.
The incident falls under the category of control and is classified as a hazard related to food ingredients and compounds. The presence of unauthorized ingredients in nutritional supplements can pose various health risks to consumers, particularly if these ingredients have not undergone the necessary safety assessments or regulatory approvals.
Consumers are advised to be vigilant and check the labels of nutritional supplements they may have purchased. If any product is found to contain CBD or other unauthorized ingredients, it is recommended to discontinue use immediately and consult with a healthcare professional if any adverse effects are experienced.
Regulatory bodies are expected to take appropriate actions to address this issue, including potential recalls of affected products and further investigations to ensure the safety of food products available in the market. It is crucial for consumers to stay informed about such developments to protect their health and well-being.
For ongoing updates, individuals should monitor announcements from relevant food safety authorities and consider reporting any concerns related to nutritional supplements containing unauthorized ingredients.
- Incident: Unauthorised Novel Food Ingredient Containing Cannabidiol Cbd has been detected in Nutritional Supplements.
- Date: 2025-11-05
- Product: Nutritional Supplements
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- Origin of issue: Sweden
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- Incident Category: Control
- Hazard Category: Food Ingredients and Compounds
- Source: Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed portal (RASFF)
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