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🍎 Food IT December 1, 2023

sudan IV in olio di palma dal Ghana

Classification
Border rejection notification
Risk
Serious
Category
fats and oils
Hazard
Sudan 4 unauthorised colour - {composition}
Origin
Ghana
Notifier
Italy
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What is this? Sudan IV is a red dye that should not be in food. It can be harmful.

What's happening? Palm oil from Ghana was found with this dye. Italy stopped it at the border.

Does this affect me? Only if you bought palm oil from Ghana. Most store-bought oil is safe.

What should I do? Check your oil. If unsure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fats and oils · Hazard: Sudan 4 unauthorised colour - {composition} · Origin: Ghana · Notifier: Italy

First published
December 1, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2023.8277

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What is this product recall alert about?
sudan IV in olio di palma dal Ghana. Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fats and oils · Hazard: Sudan 4 unauthorised colour - {composition} · Origin: Ghana · Notifier: Italy
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 1, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Italy.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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