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🍎 Food IT August 20, 2021

Colori non autorizzati Sudan IV in olio di palma del Ghana//Unauthorized colors Sudan IV in Ghanaian palm oil

Classification
Border rejection notification
Risk
Serious
Category
fats and oils
Hazard
Sudan 4 unauthorised colour - {composition}
Origin
Ghana
Notifier
Italy
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What is this? Some palm oil from Ghana may have a red dye called Sudan IV. This dye is not allowed in food.

What's happening? Italy found Sudan IV in palm oil from Ghana. The oil was stopped at the border.

Does this affect me? Only if you bought palm oil from Ghana. Most palm oil in stores is safe.

What should I do? If you have Ghanaian palm oil, throw it away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.

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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fats and oils · Hazard: Sudan 4 unauthorised colour - {composition} · Origin: Ghana · Notifier: Italy

First published
August 20, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2021.4463

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What is this product recall alert about?
Colori non autorizzati Sudan IV in olio di palma del Ghana//Unauthorized colors Sudan IV in Ghanaian palm oil. Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fats and oils · Hazard: Sudan 4 unauthorised colour - {composition} · Origin: Ghana · Notifier: Italy
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on August 20, 2021 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Italy.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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