Unauthorised color Sudan II (CAS 3118-97-6) Sudan III (CAS-85-86-9) and Sudan Red G (CAS 1229-55-6)
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- Sudan 2 unauthorised colour - {composition} *** Sudan 3 unauthorised colour - {composition} *** Sudan Red G unauthorised colour - {composition}
- Origin
- Russia
- Notifier
- Latvia
What is this? Some spices from Russia may have extra colors called Sudan II, Sudan III, or Sudan Red G. These colors are not allowed in food.
What's happening? Latvia found these colors in some spices from Russia. The spices may still be in stores or homes.
Does this affect me? If you bought spices from Russia, you might have this product. Check your spice jars.
What should I do? Stop using the spice. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: Sudan 2 unauthorised colour - {composition} *** Sudan 3 unauthorised colour - {composition} *** Sudan Red G unauthorised colour - {composition} · Origin: Russia · Notifier: Latvia
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