Coumarin in a sweet gingerbread-flavored spread from Belgium
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- other food product / mixed
- Hazard
- coumarin too high content - {composition}
- Origin
- Belgium
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? A sweet gingerbread-flavored spread from Belgium has too much coumarin. Coumarin is a natural substance that can be harmful in large amounts.
What's happening? Germany told stores to stop selling this spread. The coumarin level is higher than allowed.
Does this affect me? If you bought this spread in Germany, do not eat it. Others are not affected.
What should I do? Throw the spread away. If you feel sick, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: other food product / mixed · Hazard: coumarin too high content - {composition} · Origin: Belgium · Notifier: Germany
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