The ANMAT banned the sale of a specific batch of dry bell pepper rice flour noodles, brand THANIafter receiving a complaint about a allergic reaction in a celiac minor.
ANMAT banned the marketing of the THANI noodle brand
The lot in question (209) contained more gluten than allowed for products without TACC, what the Argentine Food Code.
“The ASSAL proceeded with the preventive intervention of all the products present in the establishment’s warehouse, in accordance with the provisions of article 14 of Law No. 18284 and Decree No. 2126/71,” the document states.
The agency suspended its marketing, production and distribution nationwide, warning the celiac community about the risks. Furthermore, the ANMAT also banned branded dietary supplements NATURALMEDIX and an illegitimate disinfectant spray, by not complying with health requirements and lacking adequate records.
The population was urged to avoid the consumption of these products due to safety and safety risks.
ANMAT eliminated the marketing of extra virgin olive oil of the “Finca Doña Marta” brand
In turn, ANMAT prohibited the production, fractionation and marketing throughout the country, including online sales platforms, of extra virgin olive oil of the “Finca Doña Marta” brand.
The product was withdrawn from the market by lack health records of establishment and product, in addition to being falsely labeled. The sign displayed a Non-existent RNE and an RNPA that belonged to another company and product.
The investigation arose after a complaint from an individual, and after carrying out the corresponding verifications with the provincial authorities of San Juan and Mendozait was found that the records indicated on the product were not valid. As a result, The oil was declared illegal and ordered to be withdrawn from the market.
The agency also restricted the marketing of test strips
On the other hand, ANMAT detected the illegal sale of reagent strips to measure 10 parameters in urine, identified as “URS-10T Reagent Strip for Urinalysis”due to the lack of commercial documentation and health records.
These strips were acquired in the neighborhood of Elevenbut the person responsible could not present valid proof of purchase or documentation from the supplier. Furthermore, they do not have authorization from the National Registry of Medical Technology Producers and Products of the ANMAT. The lack of registration and the unknown composition and manufacturing conditions of these products represent a risk to the health of users.
Therefore, the ANMAT has prohibited its use, marketing and distribution throughout the country until the corresponding authorization is obtained.
Source: Ambito
