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🍎 Food DE June 20, 2023

Detection of unauthorised dye Sudan I and Sudan IV in paprika powder

Classification
Fraud notification
Risk
No risk
Category
herbs and spices
Origin
Türkiye
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? Some paprika powder from Türkiye has small amounts of dyes called Sudan I and Sudan IV. These dyes are not allowed in food.

What's happening? Germany found these dyes in paprika powder. The product has been recalled.

Does this affect me? If you have paprika powder from Türkiye, you may be affected.

What should I do? Stop using the paprika powder. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

🔬 Medical / technical details (for professionals)
Agency-published detail

Classification: Fraud notification · Risk: No risk · Category: herbs and spices · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Germany

First published
June 20, 2023
Last refreshed by us
4 weeks ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=FF23.4158

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?
Detection of unauthorised dye Sudan I and Sudan IV in paprika powder. Classification: Fraud notification · Risk: No risk · Category: herbs and spices · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Germany
▸ When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 20, 2023 by EU RASFF.
▸ Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
▸ How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
▸ 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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