Lack of allergen labeling of sulfur and increased content of sulfur in dried apricots from Iran
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- sulphur unauthorised substance - {chemical contamination (other)}
- Origin
- Iran
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Dried apricots from Iran may have too much sulfur. Sulfur is sometimes used to keep food fresh.
What's happening? Germany found these apricots had extra sulfur and no warning label. This could harm people who are allergic to sulfur.
Does this affect me? If you bought dried apricots from Iran, check the package for sulfur warnings.
What should I do? Stop eating them if you see no sulfur label. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: sulphur unauthorised substance - {chemical contamination (other)} · Origin: Iran · Notifier: Germany
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