E 123 unauthorized additive in lollypops
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- confectionery
- Hazard
- colour E 123 - amaranth unauthorised use - {food additives and flavourings}
- Origin
- China
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Some lollypops may have a red food colour called E 123 that is not allowed in Europe.
What's happening? Italy found these lollypops with the wrong colour and told shops to stop selling them.
Does this affect me? If you bought lollypops in Italy, check the bag or wrapper for red colour.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them to the shop. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Not serious · Category: confectionery · Hazard: colour E 123 - amaranth unauthorised use - {food additives and flavourings} · Origin: China · Notifier: Italy
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