Deviation in taste and increased content of biogenic amines in Emmental cheese from Austria
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- milk and milk products
- Hazard
- organoleptic characteristics unsuitable - {organoleptic aspects}
- Origin
- Austria
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? A problem was found in some Emmental cheese from Austria. The cheese may taste wrong and have too much of a natural substance called biogenic amines.
What's happening? The cheese does not meet normal taste standards. The extra biogenic amines could cause mild discomfort for some people.
Does this affect me? If you bought Emmental cheese from Austria, check the package. This mostly affects people in Germany.
What should I do? Stop eating the cheese. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: milk and milk products · Hazard: organoleptic characteristics unsuitable - {organoleptic aspects} · Origin: Austria · Notifier: Germany
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