Unauthorised colour Sudan I (34 ± 5,1 µg/kg) in sweet and sour sauce from Russia
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- soups, broths, sauces and condiments
- Hazard
- Sudan 1 unauthorised colour - {composition}
- Origin
- Russia
- Notifier
- Latvia
What is this? A red sauce from Russia has a dye called Sudan I that should not be used in food.
What's happening? Latvia found this dye in the sauce and stopped it from being sold.
Does this affect me? If you bought this sauce in Latvia, do not eat it.
What should I do? Throw it away or return it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: soups, broths, sauces and condiments · Hazard: Sudan 1 unauthorised colour - {composition} · Origin: Russia · Notifier: Latvia
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