fresh sausage presence of potassium nitrite (E252)
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- meat and meat products (other than poultry)
- Origin
- Italy
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Some fresh sausages may have too much potassium nitrite (E252). This is a food additive used to keep meat safe.
What's happening? A check found extra potassium nitrite in these sausages. The maker has pulled them from stores.
Does this affect me? If you bought fresh sausages in Italy, Belgium, France, or Spain, check if they are part of this recall.
What should I do? Stop eating the sausage. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell. Return the product to the store for a refund.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: meat and meat products (other than poultry) · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Italy
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