Not declared additive Citric acid in mozzarella from pasteurised buffalo milk from Italy
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- milk and milk products
- Hazard
- E 330 - citric acid unauthorised - {food additives and flavourings}
- Origin
- Italy
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some mozzarella cheese from Italy has a food additive called citric acid that should not be there.
What's happening? Germany found this extra citric acid in mozzarella made from buffalo milk. The cheese is sold in Germany.
Does this affect me? If you bought this mozzarella in Germany, it might be affected.
What should I do? Stop eating it and return it to the store. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: milk and milk products · Hazard: E 330 - citric acid unauthorised - {food additives and flavourings} · Origin: Italy · Notifier: Germany
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