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🍎 Food DK NL July 22, 2024

Non-compliance addition of colorants (Sunset Yellow FCF and Ponceau 4R) in Hot chilli sauce

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
Not serious
Category
soups, broths, sauces and condiments
Hazard
colour E 110 - Sunset Yellow FCF unauthorised use - {food additives and flavourings} *** colour E 124 - Ponceau 4R / cochineal red A unauthorised use
Origin
Vietnam
Notifier
Denmark
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What is this? Some hot chilli sauce has extra colorants called Sunset Yellow FCF and Ponceau 4R. These colors are not allowed in this food.

What's happening? The sauce was sold in Denmark and the Netherlands. The maker in Vietnam added colors that should not be there.

Does this affect me? If you bought hot chilli sauce from Vietnam in Denmark or the Netherlands, check the label.

What should I do? Stop eating the sauce. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.

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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: soups, broths, sauces and condiments · Hazard: colour E 110 - Sunset Yellow FCF unauthorised use - {food additives and flavourings} *** colour E 124 - Ponceau 4R / cochineal red A unauthorised use · Origin: Vietnam · Notifier: Denmark

First published
July 22, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA24.5593

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What is this product recall alert about?
Non-compliance addition of colorants (Sunset Yellow FCF and Ponceau 4R) in Hot chilli sauce. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: soups, broths, sauces and condiments · Hazard: colour E 110 - Sunset Yellow FCF unauthorised use - {food additives and flavourings} *** colour E 124 - Ponceau 4R / cochineal red A unauthorised use · Orig...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 22, 2024 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Denmark and Netherlands.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
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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