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
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
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