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Misleading information about food coloring powder from the UK via the Netherlands

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
food additives and flavourings
Hazard
labelling incorrect - {labelling absent/incomplete/incorrect}
Origin
United Kingdom
Notifier
Germany
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This alert was reported 317 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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What is this? A food coloring powder made in the UK was sent to many countries. The label on the package was wrong or missing.

What's happening? The powder was sold in several places, but the label did not show the right information. This could confuse people about what they are buying.

Does this affect me? If you bought this food coloring powder in one of the listed countries, check the label.

What should I do? Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you are unsure about the product. Do not use it if the label looks wrong.

🤖 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: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: food additives and flavourings · Hazard: labelling incorrect - {labelling absent/incomplete/incorrect} · Origin: United Kingdom · Notifier: Germany

First published
October 29, 2025
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA25.8366

All information on this page comes from the official agency notice. We translate and summarise it; we don't add or edit facts.

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What is this product recall alert about?
Misleading information about food coloring powder from the UK via the Netherlands. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: food additives and flavourings · Hazard: labelling incorrect - {labelling absent/incomplete/incorrect} · Origin: United Kingdom · Notifier: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on October 29, 2025 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Finland, France, GIBRALTAR, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Malta, MOROCCO, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and United Kingdom.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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