Additives above limit
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea
- Hazard
- E 476 - polyglycerol polyricinoleate - {food additives and flavourings}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Spain
What is this? A food additive called E 476 (polyglycerol polyricinoleate) was found in some cocoa or tea products at a level higher than allowed.
What's happening? Spain stopped shipments of these products from Türkiye because the additive was too high.
Does this affect me? If you bought cocoa, coffee, or tea in Spain, check the package.
What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have health concerns. Return the product if you find it.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Undecided · Category: cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea · Hazard: E 476 - polyglycerol polyricinoleate - {food additives and flavourings} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Spain
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