Sorbic acid in food supplements in the form of syrup from Belarus
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
- Hazard
- E 200 - sorbic acid unauthorised - {food additives and flavourings}
- Origin
- Belarus
- Notifier
- Latvia
What is this? Sorbic acid is a food additive sometimes used to keep syrups fresh. It is not allowed in food supplements sold in the EU.
What's happening? Some syrup-type food supplements from Belarus were found to have sorbic acid. These products were sold in Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania.
Does this affect me? If you bought syrup food supplements from Belarus in Latvia, Estonia, or Lithuania, check the label.
What should I do? Stop using the product and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have concerns.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Not serious · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Hazard: E 200 - sorbic acid unauthorised - {food additives and flavourings} · Origin: Belarus · Notifier: Latvia
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