Holland & Barrett Pulls Irish CBD Products Following Safety Concerns

Holland & Barrett's Jacob Hooy brand is one of 15 CBD products recalled by the Irish food authority due to higher than stated doses of THC. 

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Health food chain Holland & Barrett has been forced to withdraw some of its cannabidiol (CBD) products from Irish stores, following a safety review by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI).

“Following a notification from the FSAI that CBD products on sale in various retailers across Ireland contained traces of delta‐9‐tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) possibly exceeding European Food Safety Authority guidance, we have made the decision as a responsible retailer to immediately proactively withdraw batches of the brands concerned

“This is a precautionary measure, and the FSAI has stated that there are no immediate dangers associated with the consumption of these products,” the retailer continued

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