Elevated levels of sorbic acid in batch of dried prunes without pits from Serbia
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- E 200 - sorbic acid too high content - {food additives and flavourings}
- Origin
- Serbia
- Notifier
- Slovenia
What is this? A batch of dried prunes without pits from Serbia has too much sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a food additive used to keep food fresh.
What's happening? The batch was found to have high levels of sorbic acid. This is not a serious risk, but it is not safe to eat.
Does this affect me? This affects people in Slovenia who bought this batch of dried prunes.
What should I do? Do not eat the prunes. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have eaten them and feel unwell.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: E 200 - sorbic acid too high content - {food additives and flavourings} · Origin: Serbia · Notifier: Slovenia
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