E-171 CARAMELOS COLOMBIA // E-171 CANDY COLOMBIA
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- other food product / mixed
- Hazard
- colour E 171 - titanium dioxide unauthorised use - {food additives and flavourings}
- Origin
- Colombia
- Notifier
- Spain
What is this? This is about a food color called E 171 (titanium dioxide). It is used to make candy look bright white or pastel.
What's happening? Some candy from Colombia was sent to Spain. It had E 171 in it, but Spain does not allow this color in food.
Does this affect me? If you bought this candy in Spain, it may have been taken off store shelves.
What should I do? Do not eat the candy. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any questions.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: other food product / mixed · Hazard: colour E 171 - titanium dioxide unauthorised use - {food additives and flavourings} · Origin: Colombia · Notifier: Spain
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