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
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.
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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
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