High content of sulphur dioxide in dried apricots from Türkiye
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- E220- sulfur dioxide too high content - {food additives and flavourings}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Greece
What is this? Dried apricots from Türkiye may have too much sulphur dioxide. Sulphur dioxide is a food additive used to keep food fresh.
What's happening? Greece stopped some dried apricots from Türkiye at the border. They had too much sulphur dioxide.
Does this affect me? If you bought dried apricots from Türkiye, check the package. You might have some at home.
What should I do? Do not eat them if the package says they are from Türkiye. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating them.
🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: E220- sulfur dioxide too high content - {food additives and flavourings} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Greece
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