High content of capsaicinoids in spicy sauce from the United States
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- soups, broths, sauces and condiments
- Hazard
- capsaicin high content - {composition}
- Origin
- United States
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? A spicy sauce from the United States may have too much capsaicin, the stuff that makes chili peppers hot.
What's happening? Germany told stores to pull this sauce from shelves because it has too much capsaicin.
Does this affect me? If you bought this sauce in Germany, do not eat it.
What should I do? Throw it away or return it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating it.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: soups, broths, sauces and condiments · Hazard: capsaicin high content - {composition} · Origin: United States · Notifier: Germany
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