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🍎 Food LT January 16, 2022

E 200 - sorbic acid (50.9 mg/kg - ppm) unauthorised in cherry nectar from Georgia

Classification
Information notification for attention
Risk
Not serious
Category
non-alcoholic beverages
Hazard
E 200 - sorbic acid unauthorised - {food additives and flavourings}
Origin
Georgia
Notifier
Lithuania
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What is this? A food additive called sorbic acid was found in cherry nectar from Georgia. Sorbic acid is sometimes used to keep food fresh longer.

What's happening? The cherry nectar had too much sorbic acid. The product was sold in Lithuania but has now been taken off the shelves.

Does this affect me? If you bought cherry nectar from Georgia in Lithuania, check your bottle. Others are not at risk.

What should I do? Do not drink the nectar. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after drinking it.

🤖 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.

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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Not serious · Category: non-alcoholic beverages · Hazard: E 200 - sorbic acid unauthorised - {food additives and flavourings} · Origin: Georgia · Notifier: Lithuania

First published
January 16, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2022.0295

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What is this product recall alert about?
E 200 - sorbic acid (50.9 mg/kg - ppm) unauthorised in cherry nectar from Georgia. Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Not serious · Category: non-alcoholic beverages · Hazard: E 200 - sorbic acid unauthorised - {food additives and flavourings} · Origin: Georgia · Notifier: Lithuania
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 16, 2022 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Lithuania.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
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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