Choking hazard due to and carrageenan (E 407) not allowed in jelly candy in mini cups from China, via Italy
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- confectionery
- Hazard
- E 407 - carrageenan unauthorised - {food additives and flavourings} *** suffocation risk consumption - {not determined (other)}
- Origin
- China
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some jelly candies in small cups from China may have a thickener called carrageenan (E 407). This additive is not allowed in these candies.
What's happening? These candies could be hard to swallow and may cause choking. They were sold in Germany through Italy.
Does this affect me? If you have bought jelly candies in mini cups, check the package. If you are unsure, do not eat them.
What should I do? Stop eating them right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: confectionery · Hazard: E 407 - carrageenan unauthorised - {food additives and flavourings} *** suffocation risk consumption - {not determined (other)} · Origin: China · Notifier: Germany
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