Unauthorised colouring agents Azorubin (E122) and Erythrosin (E 127) in root vegetables from Syria
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- Erythrosine E127 - {food additives and flavourings}
- Origin
- Syria
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some root vegetables from Syria may have extra colourings called Azorubin (E122) and Erythrosin (E127). These are not allowed in the EU.
What's happening? Germany found these colourings in root vegetables from Syria. The risk is low, but the products do not follow EU rules.
Does this affect me? If you bought root vegetables from Syria, check the package. These items may be in stores or markets.
What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell. Return the food to where you bought it.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: Erythrosine E127 - {food additives and flavourings} · Origin: Syria · Notifier: Germany
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