4-hexylresorcinol (E586) in Crevettes
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fish and fish products
- Hazard
- E 586 - 4-hexylresorcinol too high content - {food additives and flavourings}
- Origin
- Netherlands
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? This is about a food additive called 4-hexylresorcinol. It is sometimes used in shrimp.
What's happening? Too much of this additive was found in some shrimp. The problem has been fixed.
Does this affect me? If you bought shrimp in the Netherlands or Germany, check your package.
What should I do? If you are unsure, ask your pharmacist or doctor before eating the shrimp.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Not serious · Category: fish and fish products · Hazard: E 586 - 4-hexylresorcinol too high content - {food additives and flavourings} · Origin: Netherlands · Notifier: Netherlands
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