Consumption reminder informs us that 8 references of food supplements for transit have been withdrawn from sale. In question: a content of aloe emodin And emodin improper. These substances are prohibited because of their effects which are accused of being genotoxic And carcinogens. Two brands are affected by the recall: Superdiet and Herbesan.
What are the references of the products concerned?
The 8 references are now withdrawn from sale and it is recommended to not to consume food supplements included in the recalled batches.
Marketed in the Whole France, these food supplements are mainly distributed in organic food stores, pharmacies and parapharmacies. The recall procedure takes effect until November 12, 2023.
Superdiet brand:
- Axarola 100 tablets dosed at 400 mgmarketed from 09/27/2022 to 01/25/2023
Lot n° 80787 – Use-by date 01/09/2025
Lot n° 81198 – Use-by date 01/09/2025
Lot n° 79677 – Use-by date 01/07/2025
- Vivaflore Promo 2015 of 150 tablets dosed at 400 mgmarketed from 08/11/2022 to 11/17/2022
Lot n° 81199 – Date of minimum durability 01/10/2025
Lot n° 79668 – Date of minimum durability 01/06/2025
- Vivaflore Transit 150 tablets dosed at 400 mgmarketed from 08/18/2022 to 02/09/2023
Lot n° 80836 – Date of minimum durability 01/07/2025
Lot n° 81196 – Date of minimum durability 01/10/2025
Lot n° 79502 – Minimum durability date 01/06/2025
- Vivaflore 45 tablets dosed at 400 mgmarketed from 07/10/2022 to 09/01/2023
Lot n° 80172 – Date of minimum durability 01/07/2025
- Hygiaflore Pocket 45 tablets dosed at 400 mgmarketed from 09/21/2022 to 12/01/2022
Lot n° 79845 – Date of minimum durability 01/07/2025
Lot n° 80173 – Date of minimum durability 01/07/2025
- Hygiaflore Transit 150 tablets dosed at 400 mgmarketed from 08/26/2022 to 01/24/2023
Lot n° 80920 – Minimum durability date 01/07/2025
Lot n° 80933 – Date of minimum durability 01/10/2025
Lot n° 79501 - Minimum durability date 01/06/2025
Herbesan brand:
- Transiphyt 90 tablets dosed at 400 mgmarketed from 09/06/2022 to 01/20/2023
Lot n° 79917 – Date of minimum durability 01/07/2025
Lot n° 80282 – Date of minimum durability 01/07/2025
Lot n° 79362 – Date of minimum durability 01/06/2025
Why were aloe emodin and emodin banned?
L’aloe emodin and theemodin are hydroxyanthracene derivatives (HADs), natural substances found in many plants, including aloe vera, rhubarb, senna and cascara. These substances have laxative propertiesbut they also pose potential health risks.
The European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has concluded that these substances are genotoxic And carcinogens, and that they can cause gastrointestinal disturbances, cramps, diarrhea and nausea. They have been banned in Europe in 2021, due to their potential adverse effects. Note that the ban only concerns food supplements.
