Rhodamine B in turmeric from India, via Germany
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- Rhodamine B unauthorised colour - {composition}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Rhodamine B is a bright red dye. It should not be in food. It can be harmful if eaten.
What's happening? Some turmeric from India, sold in Germany, Austria, and Hungary, had this dye. It was found and recalled.
Does this affect me? You may have bought turmeric from these countries. Check your spice at home.
What should I do? Stop using the turmeric. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: Rhodamine B unauthorised colour - {composition} · Origin: India · Notifier: Germany
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