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Recall of Ricepure Red Yeast Rice food supplement due to an elevated level of monacolin K and missing warning statements

Wednesday, 18 June 2025

Alert Summary
Category 1: For Action
Alert Notification: 2025.28
Product Identification: Ricepure Red Yeast Rice; pack size: 30 capsules
Batch Code All batch codes and best before dates
Country Of Origin: United Kingdom

Message:

Ricepure Red Yeast Rice food supplement is being recalled due to an elevated level of monacolin K in one batch and missing consumption warning statements on all packs. Recall notices will be displayed at point-of-sale. 

Nature Of Danger:

People who consume monacolin K from red yeast rice supplements in an amount greater than 3mg per day may experience several adverse effects. These adverse effects include gastrointestinal disorders e.g.  diarrhoea, nausea and abdominal pain, musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders e.g. myalgia, hepatobiliary disorders and skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders.
 

Action Required:

Manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, caterers & retailers:

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

Consumers:

Consumers are advised not to take the implicated product.