Unauthorised additive and labelling deficiencies in hot pepper preparation from Turkey via the Netherlands
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- other food product / mixed
- Hazard
- E 200 - sorbic acid too high content - {food additives and flavourings} *** E 210 - benzoic acid unauthorised - {food additives and flavourings}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? A hot pepper mix from Turkey has too much sorbic acid and has an additive called benzoic acid that is not allowed.
What's happening? Germany found these problems and told stores to stop selling this product.
Does this affect me? If you bought this hot pepper mix, you may have it at home.
What should I do? Do not eat it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: other food product / mixed · Hazard: E 200 - sorbic acid too high content - {food additives and flavourings} *** E 210 - benzoic acid unauthorised - {food additives and flavourings} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Germany
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