Dangerous French Gluten-Free Cookies Still Sold in Morocco Despite European Warnings

In a written question, PAM deputy Hanane Atrikine asked Agriculture Minister Mohamed Sadiki to withdraw an imported European biscuit from the Moroccan market. It is the gluten-free chocolate chip cookies of the French brand Gerblé. "Supermarkets in Morocco continue to sell this biscuit even though the Spanish health authorities have withdrawn it and warned European countries about its dangerousness," the elected official is surprised. According to the Spanish health authorities, this biscuit contains a dangerous drug known as Burundanga, "scopolamine" or "date rape drug" for its sedative and amnesic effects.

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Hanane Atrikine also deplores the inaction of the health authorities: They "have not yet intervened to submit this product to the necessary analyzes and verify whether it meets health standards and is fit for consumption. This biscuit is still being sold in supermarkets without the authorities concerned having justified the continuation of its marketing when several foreign countries have decided to remove it from the shelves."

For its part, the Moroccan Association for Consumer Protection and Guidance says it has sent a letter to the National Office of Food Safety (ONSSA) asking it to ensure the wholesomeness of this biscuit sold in large stores.