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
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
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