paraffin coating and E-905 microcrystaline wax unauthorised on cassava roots (Manihot esculenta) from Costa Rica
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Categoría
- fruits and vegetables
- Origin
- Costa Rica
- Notifier
- Portugal
What is this? Some cassava roots from Costa Rica have an extra coating called paraffin or E-905 microcrystalline wax. These are not allowed on this food.
What's happening? Portugal stopped these coated cassava roots at the border. The wax is not approved for this use.
Does this affect me? Only if you bought cassava roots from Costa Rica recently in Portugal.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Origin: Costa Rica · Notifier: Portugal
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