high content of E300 in yellow fin tuna loin from Spain
- 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? A food notice says some yellow fin tuna from Spain has too much E300 (ascorbic acid), which is not allowed in this product.
What's happening? Italy found this issue and told the EU. The risk is low, but the tuna should not be sold this way.
Does this affect me? Only if you bought yellow fin tuna loin from Spain recently. Most tuna is safe.
What should I do? If you have this tuna, return it or ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions.
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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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