Unauthorised additive and labelling deficiencies in pepper preparation from Turkey via the Netherlands
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- other food product / mixed
- Hazard
- E 210 - benzoic acid unauthorised - {food additives and flavourings}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? A pepper mix from Turkey may have an extra chemical called benzoic acid. The label on the package might also be wrong.
What's happening? Germany found this problem and told stores to stop selling it. The product came through the Netherlands.
Does this affect me? If you bought this pepper mix in Germany, it might be unsafe to eat.
What should I do? Throw it away or return it to the store. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: other food product / mixed · Hazard: E 210 - benzoic acid unauthorised - {food additives and flavourings} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Germany
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