Medicinal product (melatonin) not permitted in food products present in various Jelly Pills food supplements
Friday, 29 May 2026
| Alert Summary | |
|---|---|
| Category 1: | For Action |
| Alert Notification: | 2026.29 |
| Product Identification: | Please see table below. |
| Batch Code | All batch codes and all best before dates. |
Message:
The below Jelly Pills food supplements contain melatonin, a medicinal product which should only be taken when prescribed by a medical professional. In Ireland, melatonin is regulated as a medicinal product when authorised by the Health Products Regulatory Authority and it is not permitted in food supplements available on the Irish market.
| Product | Pack size |
|---|---|
| Jelly Pills Health, Deep Sleep, fiber-based gummies; Ashwagandha, Vitamin B6, Melatonin Triptophan |
70 gummies |
| Jelly Pills Essentials, Melatonin + Vitamin B6; fiber-based gummies |
60 gummies |
| Jelly Pills Kids, Sweet Sleep, fiber-based gummies; Melatonin, Vitamin B6 |
70 gummies |
Nature Of Danger:
In Ireland, melatonin is a prescription only medication, which is not authorised in food and should only be taken under medical supervision.
Action Required:
Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:
Retailers and online sellers are requested to remove the implicated products from sale.
Wholesalers / distributors are requested to contact their affected customers and recall the implicated products and provide a point-of-sale recall notice to their retail customers.
Consumers:
Consumers are advised not to eat the implicated products.
