Unauthorised additives carrageenan and konjac in jelly confectionery from China, via Bulgaria
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- confectionery
- Hazard
- E 407 - carrageenan unauthorised - {food additives and flavourings}
- Origin
- China
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some jelly sweets from China sold in Germany and Bulgaria have two extra thickeners, carrageenan and konjac, that are not allowed in the EU.
What's happening? These sweets were found in shops. They should not be on sale because the additives are not approved.
Does this affect me? If you bought jelly sweets from China in Germany or Bulgaria, check the pack.
What should I do? Stop eating them and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: confectionery · Hazard: E 407 - carrageenan unauthorised - {food additives and flavourings} · Origin: China · Notifier: Germany
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