Unapproved colouring agent (gardenia blue) and labelling deficiencies in fine baked goods from China, via the Netherlands
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- cereals and bakery products
- Hazard
- labelling incorrect - {labelling absent/incomplete/incorrect}
- Origin
- China
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some baked goods from China may have an unapproved blue colour made from gardenia. The labels may also be missing or wrong.
What's happening? These products were sold in Germany, Finland, France, and Spain. They were sent through the Netherlands. The problem has been fixed.
Does this affect me? If you bought fine baked goods from China, check the label for gardenia blue or missing info.
What should I do? If you are unsure, ask your pharmacist or doctor before eating.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: labelling incorrect - {labelling absent/incomplete/incorrect} · Origin: China · Notifier: Germany
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