Benzoic acid in corn tortillas from Estonia
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- cereals and bakery products
- Hazard
- E 210 - benzoic acid unauthorised - {food additives and flavourings}
- Origin
- Mexico
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some corn tortillas from Estonia have too much benzoic acid. Benzoic acid is a food additive sometimes used to keep food fresh.
What's happening? These tortillas were sold in Germany, Estonia, France, Portugal, and Spain. They came from Mexico. The amount of benzoic acid was higher than allowed.
Does this affect me? If you bought corn tortillas from these countries, check the package. You may have some at home.
What should I do? Stop eating them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell. Return the tortillas to the store where you bought them.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: E 210 - benzoic acid unauthorised - {food additives and flavourings} · Origin: Mexico · Notifier: Germany
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