Unauthorised additive (titanium dioxide E171) in moon cake pastries from China.
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- cereals and bakery products
- Hazard
- colour E 171 - titanium dioxide unauthorised use - {food additives and flavourings}
- Origin
- China
- Notifier
- Finland
What is this? A food additive called titanium dioxide (E171) was found in moon cakes from China. This additive is not allowed in these pastries.
What's happening? Moon cakes with this additive were sold in Finland. The cakes have been taken off the shelves.
Does this affect me? If you bought moon cakes from China, check the package. You may need to return them.
What should I do? Do not eat the cakes. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: colour E 171 - titanium dioxide unauthorised use - {food additives and flavourings} · Origin: China · Notifier: Finland
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