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Recall of Artri King, Kuka Flex Forte and Reumo Flex food supplements due to undeclared active ingredients not permitted in food products

Friday, 08 December 2023

Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2023.35
Product Identification: Artri King; pack size: 100 tablets,
Kuka Flex Forte; pack size: 30 caplets,
Reumo Flex; pack size: 30 caplets
Batch Code All batch codes

Message:

All batch codes of Artri King, Kuka Flex Forte and Reumo Flex food supplements are being recalled as they contain active ingredients that have not been approved for use in food products and are not declared on the label.  All three products contain the active ingredients diclofenac and Artri King also contains dexamethasone. These products are being sold on various online websites as a food supplement to treat joint pain and arthritis. 

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Retailers are requested to remove the implicated products from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale. 

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to take the implicated products. 

A bottle of Artri King and a bottle of Kuka Flax Forte and box of Reumo Flex