Benzoic acid in food supplements in the form of syrup (Althea syrup) from Ukraine
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Not serious
- Kategori
- dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
- Fare
- E 210 - benzoic acid unauthorised - {food additives and flavourings}
- Origin
- Ukraine
- Notifier
- Latvia
What is this? Some food syrups from Ukraine contain benzoic acid. This is a food additive that is not allowed in these products.
What's happening? Authorities found benzoic acid in Althea syrup from Ukraine. They have told stores to stop selling it.
Does this affect me? If you bought this syrup in Latvia, Germany, or Lithuania, it may have benzoic acid.
What should I do? Stop using the syrup. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have health concerns.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Not serious · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Hazard: E 210 - benzoic acid unauthorised - {food additives and flavourings} · Origin: Ukraine · Notifier: Latvia
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