Too high nitrate intake by beetroot juice concentrate from the United Kingdom/Northern Ireland
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- non-alcoholic beverages
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? A drink made from beetroot juice sold in the UK may have too much nitrate. Nitrate is a natural part of some foods.
What's happening? Germany told shops to stop selling this juice. The juice might have more nitrate than is safe.
Does this affect me? If you bought beetroot juice from the UK, it could affect you. Check your drinks at home.
What should I do? Do not drink the juice. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potential risk · Category: non-alcoholic beverages · Origin: United Kingdom · Notifier: Germany
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