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🍎 Food DK IS September 25, 2024

sulfur dioxide in Coconut milk - Sulfur dioxide is not declared. The substance is not allowed to be added to this product.

Classification
Alert notification
Risk
Serious
Category
other food product / mixed
Hazard
E220- sulfur dioxide too high content - {food additives and flavourings}
Origin
Thailand
Notifier
Denmark
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What is this? Sulfur dioxide (E220) is a chemical sometimes used to preserve food. It is not allowed in coconut milk.

What's happening? Some coconut milk from Thailand has too much sulfur dioxide. It was sold in Denmark and Iceland.

Does this affect me? If you bought coconut milk in Denmark or Iceland, check the label for sulfur dioxide.

What should I do? If you have this product, stop using it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.

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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: other food product / mixed · Hazard: E220- sulfur dioxide too high content - {food additives and flavourings} · Origin: Thailand · Notifier: Denmark

First published
September 25, 2024
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2024.7111

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What is this product recall alert about?
sulfur dioxide in Coconut milk - Sulfur dioxide is not declared. The substance is not allowed to be added to this product.. Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: other food product / mixed · Hazard: E220- sulfur dioxide too high content - {food additives and flavourings} · Origin: Thailand · Notifier: Denmark
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on September 25, 2024 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Denmark and Iceland.
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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