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🍎 Food LV March 14, 2023

Too high content of sulfur dioxide (3084±247 mg/kg) in dried apricots from Uzbekistan

Classification
Border rejection notification
Risk
Not serious
Category
fruits and vegetables
Hazard
E220- sulfur dioxide too high content - {food additives and flavourings}
Origin
Uzbekistan
Notifier
Latvia
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What is this? Dried apricots from Uzbekistan have too much sulfur dioxide, a chemical used to keep food fresh.

What's happening? Latvia stopped some dried apricots from Uzbekistan at the border because they had too much sulfur dioxide.

Does this affect me? If you bought dried apricots from Uzbekistan, check the package. You may have some at home.

What should I do? Stop eating them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating them.

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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: E220- sulfur dioxide too high content - {food additives and flavourings} · Origin: Uzbekistan · Notifier: Latvia

First published
March 14, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2023.1740

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What is this product recall alert about?
Too high content of sulfur dioxide (3084±247 mg/kg) in dried apricots from Uzbekistan. Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: E220- sulfur dioxide too high content - {food additives and flavourings} · Origin: Uzbekistan · Notifier: Latvia
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 14, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Latvia.
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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