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Recall of Certain Batches of Kama Hemp Kama Artisan Coffee due to the Presence of Unsafe Levels of Delta‐9‐tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)

Wednesday, 19 January 2022

Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2022.04
Product Identification: Please see table below.
Batch Code Please see table below.
Country Of Origin: Ireland

Message:

Certain batches of Kama Hemp Kama Artisan Coffee are being recalled due to the presence of unsafe levels of delta‐9‐tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

Nature Of Danger:

The implicated batches of Kama Hemp Kama Artisan Coffee contain unsafe levels of delta‐9‐tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) based on the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) acute reference dose.

Action Required:

Inspectors:

EHOs are requested to verify as part of routine checks that the affected batches are recalled.  Please notify the FSAI (foodincidents@fsai.ie) of any concerns.

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

Distributors are requested to withdraw the affected batches from the market.  Retailers are requested to remove the implicated batches from sale and to display a point-of-sale recall notice in stores where the affected batches were sold and on websites if sold online.

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to consume the implicated batches.

Product Name Pack Size Batch Details
Kama Hemp Kama Artisan Organic Ground Coffee 100g Batch C 22 03 05, Best Before 05 08 22
Kama Hemp Kama Artisan Organic Whole Bean Coffee 100g Batch C 22 03 04, Best Before 04 03 22