Ascorbic acid exceeding the limits in thawed vacuum-packed yellowfin tuna loins (Thunnus albacares) from Spain
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fish and fish products
- Hazard
- E 300 - ascorbic acid unauthorised - {food additives and flavourings}
- Origin
- Spain
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Some thawed vacuum-packed yellowfin tuna loins from Spain have too much ascorbic acid.
What's happening? Italy found the extra acid and told the EU. The risk is small.
Does this affect me? Only if you bought this tuna in Italy.
What should I do? Ask your shop for a refund or replacement. If you feel unwell, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Not serious · Category: fish and fish products · Hazard: E 300 - ascorbic acid unauthorised - {food additives and flavourings} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Italy
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