Presenza di Biossido di Titanio in Ceci Tostati origine Turchia/Presence of Titanium Dioxide in Roasted Chickpeas from Türkiye
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- colour E 171 - titanium dioxide unauthorised use - {food additives and flavourings}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Some roasted chickpeas from Turkey may have a food colour called titanium dioxide (E 171).
What's happening? Italy found this colour in the chickpeas and stopped them at the border.
Does this affect me? If you bought roasted chickpeas from Turkey, check the bag.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: colour E 171 - titanium dioxide unauthorised use - {food additives and flavourings} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Italy
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