High content of Sulphur dioxide in cocoa powder from Gana
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea
- Hazard
- E220- sulfur dioxide too high content - {food additives and flavourings}
- Origin
- Republic of North Macedonia
- Notifier
- Croatia
What is this? Some cocoa powder from Gana has too much sulphur dioxide. Sulphur dioxide is a chemical sometimes used to keep food fresh.
What's happening? Croatia found this cocoa powder at the border. They stopped it from entering because it may be unsafe.
Does this affect me? If you have this cocoa powder at home, you might be affected. It was sent to Croatia.
What should I do? Do not use the cocoa powder. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating it.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: cocoa and cocoa preparations, coffee and tea · Hazard: E220- sulfur dioxide too high content - {food additives and flavourings} · Origin: Republic of North Macedonia · Notifier: Croatia
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