
A food supplement originating from Germany has raised the alarm at the National Food Authority, after the presence of the bacterium "Salmonella spp", which is considered dangerous to human health, was found.
This concerns the product "Moringa organic", part of the category of food supplements and dietary foods, for which Albania has received notification from the European RASFF (Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed) system.
According to published data, the identified product has the lot number “C 12105” and an expiration date of 28.06.2028. The quantity imported into Albania was 12 units weighing 125 grams each. The exporting operator is DRASANVI, SL, while the importer in the country is the company “Espana Pharm” sh.pk.
From the field verifications it was found that there were still 6 units in the subject, which have been blocked for destruction. Meanwhile, the rest of the product appears to have been sold to consumers. AKU calls on citizens who have purchased this product, not to use it and return it to the points where they received it.
According to the institution, the food business operator has posted relevant notices at the supplement's points of sale.
Full announcement from the NFA
Following the ALERT notification of the category, for follow-up, Albania has been notified by the RASFF system (Rapid Alert System for Food and Feed) on the topic of "Salmonella spp in food supplements originating from Germany", constituting a serious risk to human health.
Product data:
Product type: food supplements
Product category: dietary foods and supplements
Product name on the label: Moringa organic
Lot: C 12105
Expiration date: 28.06.2028
Imported quantity: 12 units x125 g
Exporting operator in Albania: DRASANVI, SL/
Importing operator in Albania: Espana Pharm Sh.pk
From the verifications carried out on the ground, it has resulted that the imported quantity is 12 units x125 g, of which at the time of the control 6 units x125 g were found in the subject, which were blocked for disposal, while the other quantity resulted sold to the final consumer. The food business operator has posted a notice for consumers at the points of sale of this product. AKU calls on consumers if they are able to return this product to the points where they purchased it.