23 Sep, 2024 @ 15:29
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Warning over coffee products sold in Spain that contain banned substances – including erectile dysfunction medication

THE SPANISH food watchdog has warned against consuming these coffee products containing banned substances. 

Five products will be removed from the market after the Spanish Food Safety Watchdog (AESAN) found traces of sibutramine, a popular appetite suppressant not included on the labels. 

Often marketed as ‘detox’ or ‘weight loss’ drinks, the withdrawn products include: Soraya Capsulas, HHS Kuka Cafe, Soraya Slim Coffee Cafe, Lipo Solucion and Te Detox.

Sibutramine is banned in the European Union due to its serious side effects including depression, seizures, heart palpitations and hypertension. 

Additionally, Te Detox contains sildenafil, also known as Viagra, which is banned for use in this type of product. 

The combination of sibutramine and sildenafil could lead to dangerous side effects such as cardiovascular and metabolic changes. 

AESAN has advised consumers not to consume the drinks and to get in touch with health authorities if they have. 

The Spanish Health Authorities (AEMPs) have coordinated the immediate withdrawal of all the affected products from shelves. 

They also reminded consumers to always check the origin of their food, especially supplements.

Yzabelle Bostyn

Yzabelle Bostyn is an NCTJ trained journalist who started her journalistic career at the Olive Press in 2023.
Before moving to Spain, she studied for a BA in English Literature and Hispanic Studies at the University of Sheffield.
After graduating she moved to the university’s journalism department, one of the best in the UK.
Throughout the past few years, she has taken on many roles including social media marketing, copywriting and radio presenting.
She then took a year out to travel Latin America, scaling volcanoes in Guatemala and swimming with sharks in Belize.
Then, she came to the Olive Press last year where she has honed her travel writing skills and reported on many fantastic experiences such as the Al Andalus luxury train.
She has also undertaken many investigations, looking into complex issues like Spain’s rental crisis and rising cancer rates.
Always willing to help, she has exposed many frauds and scams, working alongside victims to achieve justice.
She is most proud of her work on Nolotil, a drug linked to the deaths of many Brits in Spain.
A campaign launched by Yzabelle has received considerable support and her coverage has been by the UK and Spanish media alike.
Her writing has featured on many UK news outlets from the Sun to the Mail Online, who contracted her to report for them in Tenerife on growing tourism issues.
Recently, she has appeared on Times Radio covering deadly flooding in Valencia.

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