Aflatoxins and unauthorized coloring agents yellow orange S (E 110) and cochineal red A (E 124) in roasted red melon seeds from Syria, via the Netherlands
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- nuts, nut products and seeds
- Hazard
- Aflatoxin - {mycotoxins} *** colour E 110 - Sunset Yellow FCF unauthorised use - {food additives and flavourings} *** colour E 124 - Ponceau 4R / coch
- Origin
- Syria
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Roasted red melon seeds from Syria may have mold poisons called aflatoxins. They may also have two food colors that are not allowed in the EU.
What's happening? Some of these seeds sold in Germany and the Netherlands had these problems. The stores have taken them off the shelves.
Does this affect me? If you bought roasted red melon seeds from Syria, you might have some at home.
What should I do? Stop eating them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel sick.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: nuts, nut products and seeds · Hazard: Aflatoxin - {mycotoxins} *** colour E 110 - Sunset Yellow FCF unauthorised use - {food additives and flavourings} *** colour E 124 - Ponceau 4R / coch · Origin: Syria · Notifier: Germany
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