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Germany · 12 Nov 2026

Food supplements from Germany: food safety notices

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Hazards

Unauthorised novel food or GMO25Ethylene oxide25Composition (nutrients and actives18Foreign bodies11Additives (unauthorised or over li10Documents and labelling7Cannabinoids7Process and environmental contamin6Salmonella4Undeclared allergen4Lead3Excess iodine1

Notices

DateSourceProductHazardType
10 Nov 2026EUStwierdzenie w wykazie składników niedozwolonego składnika pankreatyny w suplemencie dietyAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · potential risk
10 Nov 2026EUpancreatin in a food supplement from GermanyOtherInformation · potential risk
6 Nov 2026EUExcessive caffeine content in food supplement from GermanyDocuments and labelling
439 ± 21 mg/dosage
Alert · serious
16 Oct 2026EUTo high intake of curcumin and piperine in food supplements from GermanyOtherInformation · potentially serious
15 Oct 2026EUSalmonella spp. in food supplement from GermanySalmonellaAlert · potentially serious
12 Oct 2026EUForeign bodies in protein bars from GermanyForeign bodiesAlert · serious
8 Oct 2026EUIncreased intake of beta-alanine from food supplements from GermanyOtherAlert · serious
31 Aug 2026EUProhibited Yohimbe bark extract in a food supplement offered online from GermanyOtherInformation · potentially serious
27 Aug 2026EUNieautoryzowana nowa żywność - jabłczan kreatyny w suplementach diety pochodzących z PolskUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potential risk
21 Aug 2026EUReport of Adverse Reactions Following the Use of a Food supplement containing AshwagandhasOtherInformation · potential risk
6 Aug 2026EUExcessive iodine content in food supplement from GermanyExcess iodineAlert · serious
17 Jul 2026EUunauthorised novel food ingredient cordyceps sinensisUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potential risk
10 Jul 2026EUStwierdzenie w wykazie składników suplementu diety pochodzącego z Niemiec niedozwolonego sOtherInformation · potential risk
9 Jul 2026EUStwierdzenie w wykazie składników suplementu diety pochodzącego z Niemiec niedozwolonego sOtherInformation · potential risk
2 Jul 2026EUForeign body (glass fragments) in baby food from GermanyForeign bodiesAlert · serious
26 Jun 2026EUHigh caffeine intake due to incorrect labelling of food supplement from GermanyDocuments and labellingAlert · serious
25 Jun 2026EUstwierdzono obecność pankreatyny w suplemencie diety // pancreatin was found in a food supOtherInformation · potential risk
25 Jun 2026EUUnauthorised novel food ingredient nicotinamide mononucleotide (NMN) in food suplement froUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potential risk
5 Jun 2026EUSalmonella spp. in organic turmeric capsules from GermanySalmonellaInformation · serious
27 Mar 2026EUHeavy metals in dietary supplements from GermanyForeign bodiesInformation · potential risk
26 Mar 2026EUSalmonella spp. in food supplements from GermanySalmonellaAlert · serious
26 Mar 2026EUUnauthorised novel food Coriolus versicolor in food supplement from GermanyUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potential risk
20 Mar 2026EUUnlabelled allergen soja in whey protein isolateUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
11 Mar 2026EUMOAH in vegan protein powderProcess and environmental contaminantsInformation · potential risk
11 Mar 2026EUMosh and MOAH in vegan protein powdersProcess and environmental contaminantsInformation · potentially serious
11 Mar 2026EUMOSH and MOAH in vegan protein powderProcess and environmental contaminantsInformation · potentially serious
10 Mar 2026EUForeign object in infant formulaForeign bodiesInformation · potentially serious
25 Feb 2026EUEnvasado erróneo en complemento alimenticio procedente de Alemania / Incorrect packaging oOtherInformation · potential risk
20 Feb 2026EUFood supplements containing Ashwagandha and curcuminOtherInformation · potentially serious
20 Feb 2026EUUnauthorised novel food (Nicotinamide mononucleotide) and high content of black pepper extUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · not serious
27 Jan 2026EUCereulide in infant formula from Germany, with raw material from IrelandOtherAlert · potentially serious
9 Jan 2026EUIncreased lead content in organic dandelion processed in food supplements from GermanyLeadInformation · potentially serious
5 Jan 2026EUCereulide in infant formula from GermanyOtherAlert · potentially serious
19 Dec 2025EUstwierdzenie wysokiej zawartości witaminy D w suplemencie diety pochodzącym z Niemiec // hComposition (nutrients and actives)Alert · serious
27 Nov 2025EUDetection of Salmonella spp. and presumptive Bacillus cereus in food supplements from GermSalmonellaAlert · serious
24 Nov 2025EUFood supplements containing plant extracts that are not legal in Denmark – sold from the wOtherInformation · potential risk
19 Nov 2025EUUnauthorized noved food NMN (nicotinamid mononucleotide) in food supplements, from GermanyAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · potential risk
27 Oct 2025EUNiedozwolone substancje w suplementach diety oferowanych do sprzedaży przez Internet przezOtherInformation · potential risk
3 Oct 2025EUAlto contenido de vitamina B6 en complemento alimenticio procedente de Alemania//High vitaComposition (nutrients and actives)Information · potentially serious
24 Sep 2025EUoffering food supplements that contain unauthorized ingredients thrue the website anabol.bAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · potentially serious
28 Aug 2025EUHigh vitamin B6 content in food supplement from AustriaComposition (nutrients and actives)Alert · serious
25 Aug 2025EUIncorrect labeling of food supplement from GermanyDocuments and labellingInformation · potential risk
14 Aug 2025EURaw materials from unapproved facilitiesOtherBorder rejection · potential risk
1 Aug 2025EUSupplements contains undeclared unauthorised sibutramine and high levels of phenolftaleineUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
29 Jul 2025EUPossible chemical burn in the mouth after consuming arginine powderOtherInformation · potential risk
29 Jul 2025EUCase of intoxication by "highly-dosed" vitamin D food supplement from GermanyComposition (nutrients and actives)Alert · serious
15 Jul 2025EUNon-authorised boosters with beta-alanine and a too high caffeine contentComposition (nutrients and actives)Information · potentially serious
2 Jul 2025EUElevado contenido de ácido gamma-aminobutírico en complemento alimenticio procedente de AlOtherInformation · potential risk
13 Jun 2025EULabelling deficiencies in food supplements (collagen protein) from PortugalDocuments and labellingInformation · potential risk
26 May 2025EUIncreased lead content and unauthorised novel food in food supplements from GermanyLeadInformation · serious
15 May 2025EUtoo high content of sorbic and benzoic acid, angelica sinensis extract and unapproved healAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · not serious
9 May 2025EUFood supplements with Ashwagandha traded online from www.augmentlife.dkOtherInformation · potentially serious
6 May 2025EUaloe-emodine in a food supplement from GermanyOtherAlert · serious
16 Apr 2025EUUnauthorised Novel Food (Punica granatum) in Food Supplement from GermanyUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potential risk
27 Mar 2025EUUnauthorized novel food in food supplements from GermanyUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potential risk
14 Mar 2025EUForeign bodies (plastic parts) in protein powder from GermanyForeign bodiesAlert · serious
11 Mar 2025EUToo high content of berberine, piperine and unapproved health claims in food supplementOtherInformation · potentially serious
15 Jan 2025EUForeign bodies (metal particles) in sweetener from GermanyAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Alert · serious
3 Jan 2025EUUndeclared allergen (soya) in protein powder from GermanyUndeclared allergenAlert · serious
4 Dec 2024EUIntoxications with "highly-dosed" vitamin D food supplements from GermanyComposition (nutrients and actives)Alert · serious
21 Nov 2024EUMOAH in a food supplement from GermanyProcess and environmental contaminantsAlert · serious
19 Nov 2024EUstwierdzenie zawartości ołowiu na poziomie 0,062 mg/kg w środku spożywczym specjalnego przLeadInformation · potential risk
24 Oct 2024EUIncreased molybdenum content in food supplements from GermanyOtherInformation · potential risk
17 Oct 2024EUUnauthorised use of colour E 127 - erythrosine in food supplement from Germany, via SlovakColoursInformation · potentially serious
14 Oct 2024EUTongkat ali (Eurycoma longifolia Jack) being sold to the Netherlands from German webshopOtherInformation · serious
3 Oct 2024EUToo high zinc content (30 mg/daily dosage) in food supplement from GermanyOtherInformation · potentially serious
30 Sep 2024EUForeign bodies (glass fragments) in food supplements from GermanyForeign bodiesAlert · serious
16 Aug 2024EUUnauthorised novel food Azadirachta indica as organic food supplement from GermanyUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potential risk
16 Aug 2024EUNot approved novel food NMN (Nicotinamide mononucleotide) in food supplementsUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potential risk
5 Aug 2024EUProducts containing CBD oil - unauthorised novel food ingredient-cannabidiol (CBD) on websUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potential risk
2 Aug 2024EUNon-authorised novel food ingredient cannabidiol (CBD) in CBD oil from GermanyUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potential risk
26 Jul 2024EUNuevo alimento no autorizado en complemento alimenticio ( L-Treonato de Mg) // New unauthoAdditives (unauthorised or over limit)Information · potential risk
17 Jul 2024EULack of mandatory advertisements for supplements with green tea extract containing EGCG, oOtherInformation · potential risk
5 Jun 2024EUZawartość beta-alaniny w suplementach diety oraz nieprawidłowe oświadczenia zdrowotne/BetaOtherInformation · potential risk
31 May 2024EUNuevo alimento no autorizado (Indol-3-Carbinol) en complemento alimenticio procedente de AUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potential risk
28 May 2024EUToo high Vitamin D content in food supplementComposition (nutrients and actives)Alert · serious
8 May 2024EUadverse reaction to food supplement containing Garcinia cambodgia and Hoodia gordonii, solOtherAlert · serious
7 May 2024EUEthylene oxide in food supplements from GermanyEthylene oxideInformation · potentially serious
19 Apr 2024EUNuevo alimento no autorizado (Zeolita-clinoptilolite) en complemento alimenticio procedentUnauthorised novel food or GMOInformation · potential risk
12 Mar 2024EUExcessive content of vitamin D in Olive Drops (food supplement) for infants from GermanyComposition (nutrients and actives)Alert · serious