Sona Red Yeast Rice Food Supplement is recalling all batches of its Red Yeast Rice Standardised Monacolin K food supplement due to elevated levels of monacolin K. This compound, when consumed in amounts exceeding 3mg per day, may lead to adverse health effects.

Nature of Danger:

Excessive consumption of monacolin K from red yeast rice supplements can cause various adverse effects, including:

• Gastrointestinal issues (e.g., diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain)
• Musculoskeletal and connective tissue disorders (e.g., myalgia)
• Hepatobiliary disorders
• Skin and subcutaneous tissue disorders

Action Required:

• Retailers: Remove the implicated product from sale and display recall notices at point-of-sale.
• Wholesalers/Distributors: Contact affected customers, recall the product, and provide point-of-sale recall notices to retailer customers.

Consumer Advice:

Consumers are advised not to take the affected product. If you have already consumed it and are experiencing any symptoms, please consult a healthcare provider. Return the product to the retailer for a full refund.

Source:https://www.fsai.ie/news-and-alerts/food-alerts/recall-of-sona-red-yeast-rice