A somewhat unusual recall is currently coming from an oil manufacturer.
An ingredient was found in the product that could be dangerous.
The Federal Office warns.
The Thomas Plank company recalls a hemp oil.
Cannabinoids were found in the product in samples.
There is a health risk for consumers.
Munich - Contamination, foreign bodies and allergens: the list of why
foods are
recalled * is long.
However, for a
somewhat more unusual reason
, a company is now recalling one of its
products
.
The “
naturally pure hemp oil
” produced could have
undesirable side effects
.
Specifically, the
recall
* is
about
cannabinoids
found in the product
.
According to the manufacturer Thomas Plank, these can "
have
a
sedative effect
"
if they are acutely
absorbed into the body
.
According to the company, the consequences could be a reduced memory function as well as a
reduction in diastolic blood pressure
.
Oil recall!
Federal Office warns - there is a health risk due to unusual samples found
The fact that the
hemp oil
is being
recalled
because of the
cannabinoids
found
might
seem
a little
strange
at first glance
.
However,
consumers
should
not
take
the
recall
lightly
.
Due to the detected substances there is a health risk, which is why the Federal Office for Consumer Protection and Food Safety has issued an
official warning
.
"In the
sample
were
cannabinoids
detected which have a seditave effect in acute absorption into the body and can lead to decreased memory function and a decrease in diastolic blood pressure", the reason is the
warning
given.
+
Attention, call back!
Here is a picture of the affected hemp oil.
© Screenshot recall Thomas Plank
The
manufacturer based in Bavaria
states that affected products can be returned.
"Affected customers can
return
this product to
the farm in Inhausen
for a
refund of
the purchase price," says the recall letter published.
Health hazard: Hemp oil recalled - company has important notice for consumers
Important for
consumers
:
Only the “
natural hemp oil
” with a
best-before date of
November
20, 2020
is
affected by the
recall
.
"The new hemp oil of the 2020 harvest is not affected and will be available shortly," the manufacturer announced.
(
nema
) (*
Merkur.de
is part of the Ippen-Digital network.
)
Beware of these products - recalls for pasta and ice cream
Attention: There is currently also a health risk when consuming a batch of pasta.
The manufacturer is recalling the product as there is a risk of skin changes and constipation.
One particular section of the population in particular should be careful.
There is also currently an ice cream recall nationwide.
Faulty filling leads to a recall at Rewe - the product contains substances not specified and can cause health problems for certain people.
List of rubric lists: © Lorenzo Carnero / dpa
