Tartrazine (E102) in pickled cucumbers from the USA, via the Czech Republic
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- colour E 102 - tartrazine unauthorised use - {food additives and flavourings}
- Origin
- United States
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some pickled cucumbers from the USA have a food dye called tartrazine (E102) that is not allowed in the EU.
What's happening? These cucumbers were sold in Germany and the Czech Republic but should not have been.
Does this affect me? If you bought pickled cucumbers from the USA, check the label for tartrazine (E102).
What should I do? If you are unsure, ask your doctor or pharmacist before eating them.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: colour E 102 - tartrazine unauthorised use - {food additives and flavourings} · Origin: United States · Notifier: Germany
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