sorbic acid (E200) in a non-protein-based cheese substitute from Denmark
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- other food product / mixed
- Hazard
- E 200 - sorbic acid unauthorised - {food additives and flavourings}
- Origin
- Denmark
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? A cheese-like food made without milk has a preservative called sorbic acid (labelled E200) that is not allowed in this product.
What's happening? Germany told shops to take back this Danish cheese substitute because it has an extra additive.
Does this affect me? If you bought this cheese substitute in Germany, it might still be in your fridge.
What should I do? Stop eating it and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Not serious · Category: other food product / mixed · Hazard: E 200 - sorbic acid unauthorised - {food additives and flavourings} · Origin: Denmark · Notifier: Germany
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