E300 Ascorbic acid above the limit in Defrosted yellowfin tuna steak
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- fish and fish products
- Hazard
- E 300 - ascorbic acid unauthorised - {food additives and flavourings}
- Origin
- Spain
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Some yellowfin tuna steaks have too much ascorbic acid (a vitamin-like substance) added.
What's happening? Italy found this in defrosted tuna steaks from Spain. The extra amount is not allowed.
Does this affect me? Only if you bought defrosted yellowfin tuna steaks in Italy.
What should I do? Return the product to the shop. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fish and fish products · Hazard: E 300 - ascorbic acid unauthorised - {food additives and flavourings} · Origin: Spain · Notifier: Italy
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