Non-authorised use of sodium carbonate (E 500) and spoilage of squid from China
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fish and fish products
- Hazard
- E 500 - sodium carbonates unauthorised use - {food additives and flavourings}
- Origin
- China
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some squid from China has too much sodium carbonate, a food additive. This additive was not allowed in this food.
What's happening? Germany stopped these squid at the border because they had the wrong additive. The squid may also be spoiled.
Does this affect me? If you bought squid from China recently, check it. You may have it at home.
What should I do? Do not eat it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fish and fish products · Hazard: E 500 - sodium carbonates unauthorised use - {food additives and flavourings} · Origin: China · Notifier: Germany
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