Boxes of Biocyte brand Serrapeptase, a dietary supplement sold in pharmacies, are the subject of a massive recall because they contain an ingredient not authorized on the French market.
- A dietary supplement is the subject of a massive recall in France.
- These are the Serrapeptase food supplements from the Longevity range from the Biocyte laboratory.
- You are advised not to consume them because they contain an ingredient without marketing authorization.
Be careful if you have boxes of the food supplement Serrapeptase, marketed by the Biocyte laboratory, in your cupboard. These capsules have been recalled since May 28, 2024, according to the dangerous product alerts website Conso Reminder.
Serrapeptase recall: an ingredient without authorization
The Serrapeptase food supplements from the Longevity range of the Biocyte laboratory have been recalled by the authorities because they contain a prohibited substance: serratipeptidaseIn fact, this product, which according to the laboratory that manufactures it, helps combat inflammation, does not have marketing authorization in France.
In addition, Rappel Conso also warns of possible side effects such as skin rashes, breathing difficulties and allergies. The dietary supplement is also not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women.
The measure concerns boxes containing 60 capsules sold between September 28, 2022 and May 23, 2024 in pharmacies and drugstores throughout the territory. People in possession of these products are asked not to consume them and to destroy them or return them to the pharmacy.
Recalled dietary supplement: how to recognize the recalled product?
To find out if you are in possession of the incriminated food supplements, you must check whether your box of Biocyte Longevity Serrapeptase bears the barcode 3760289220885.
4 batches are affected by the recall:
- A2206003 Minimum durability date 08/31/2025;
- A2333001 Minimum durability date 12/31/2025;
- A3170001 Minimum durability date 05/31/2026;
- A3296005 Minimum durability date 11/30/2026.
For any questions about this recall, a number has been made available to customers by the laboratory: 0.800.808.909.
