Non-compliant labelling of additives and elevated Benzoic acid (230.1 +/- 2.1 mg/L) in Blackberry drink from the United States
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- non-alcoholic beverages
- Hazard
- E 210 - benzoic acid too high content - {food additives and flavourings}
- Origin
- United States
- Notifier
- Ireland
What is this? A blackberry drink from the United States has too much benzoic acid. Benzoic acid is a food additive used to keep drinks fresh.
What's happening? The drink’s label does not follow the rules. It also has more benzoic acid than allowed.
Does this affect me? This affects people in Ireland who bought this drink. The risk is small but possible.
What should I do? If you have this drink, stop drinking it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potential risk · Category: non-alcoholic beverages · Hazard: E 210 - benzoic acid too high content - {food additives and flavourings} · Origin: United States · Notifier: Ireland
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