Sudan IV in palm oil from Nigeria
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fats and oils
- Hazard
- Sudan unauthorised colour - {composition}
- Origin
- Nigeria
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Sudan IV is a red dye that should not be in food. It can be harmful. Some palm oil from Nigeria may have this dye.
What's happening? Palm oil from Nigeria might contain Sudan IV. This is not allowed. The Netherlands is warning people about this.
Does this affect me? If you have palm oil from Nigeria, you may be affected. Check your food.
What should I do? Do not eat the palm oil. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are worried.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: fats and oils · Hazard: Sudan unauthorised colour - {composition} · Origin: Nigeria · Notifier: Netherlands
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