Sildenafil Found in Chocolate from Turkey
Summary
Germany issued an RASFF notification after detecting 3360 ± 672.5 mg/kg of Sildenafil, an unauthorized pharmaceutical substance, in chocolate products originating from Turkey. The contaminated products were restricted to distribution within Germany, and officials responded with official detention and a public warning press release. Sildenafil is a prescription medication used to treat erectile dysfunction, and its presence in food products without declaration poses a health risk to consumers unaware they are ingesting an undeclared pharmaceutical compound.
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This RASFF notification documents the detection of Sildenafil, an unauthorized pharmaceutical substance, in chocolate products from Turkey at a concentration of 3360 ± 672.5 mg/kg. Germany, as the notifying country, has restricted distribution of the affected products within its territory and implemented two protective measures: official detention of the products and issuance of a public warning via press release.
Food manufacturers and importers handling cocoa or chocolate products, particularly those sourced from or distributed through Turkey, should review their supply chain controls and testing procedures. The presence of undeclared pharmaceutical compounds in food products can result in significant enforcement action under EU food safety regulations and may trigger product withdrawals, facility inspections, and reputational harm.
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Measures taken
| Country | Action | Product name | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | Official detention | Chocolate | None |
| Germany | Public warning - press release | Chocolate | None |
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Products
| Category | Name | Distribution status | Hazard | Measures taken | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea | Chocolate | Distribution restricted to notifying country |
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Hazards
| Sampling | Hazard | Category | Analytical results | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 MAR 2026 | Sildenafil - unauthorised substance - composition | Composition | 3360 ± 672,5 mg/kg - ppm | n/a |
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