Presença do aditivo E223 Metabissulfito de Sódio na categoria 4.2.4.1 Preparados de frutas e produtos hortícolas, exceto compotas // Presence of sodium metabisulphite in mixture of vegetables from Brazil
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Origin
- Brazil
- Notifier
- Portugal
What is this? Some mixed vegetables from Brazil may have too much sodium metabisulphite. This is a food additive sometimes used to keep colors bright.
What's happening? Portugal found this extra additive in a batch of mixed vegetables. The risk is low, but the product should not be sold.
Does this affect me? Only if you bought mixed vegetables from Brazil in Portugal. Most people are not at risk.
What should I do? If you have the product, throw it away or return it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Origin: Brazil · Notifier: Portugal
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