unauthorised colour Sudan 4 in palm oil from Ghana
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fats and oils
- Hazard
- Sudan 4 unauthorised colour - {composition}
- Origin
- Ghana
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? Sudan 4 is a red dye that should not be in food. It can be harmful.
What's happening? Some palm oil from Ghana has this dye. Italy found it and stopped it.
Does this affect me? If you bought palm oil in Italy, check it. This batch is no longer sold.
What should I do? Throw away any affected palm oil. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fats and oils · Hazard: Sudan 4 unauthorised colour - {composition} · Origin: Ghana · Notifier: Italy
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