🍎 Food FI GB July 28, 2022

Unauthorised colours (Acid Yellow 36, Auramine O, Orange II) in food colouring powder.

Classification: Alert notification
Risk: Serious
Category: food additives and flavourings
Hazard: Acid Yellow 36 unauthorised colour - {composition} *** Auramine O unauthorised colour - {composition} *** Orange II unauthorised colour - {composition
Origin: India
Notifier: Finland

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Archived (older alert)

This alert was reported 1401 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.

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What is this? Some food colouring powders may have three colours that are not allowed in food. These colours are Acid Yellow 36, Auramine O, and Orange II.

What's happening? These colours were found in food colouring powders from India. They should not be used in food.

Does this affect me? This may affect people in Finland and the United Kingdom who have bought these powders.

What should I do? Stop using the powder. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Agency-published detail

Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: food additives and flavourings · Hazard: Acid Yellow 36 unauthorised colour - {composition} *** Auramine O unauthorised colour - {composition} *** Orange II unauthorised colour - {composition · Origin: India · Notifier: Finland

First published

July 28, 2022

Last refreshed by us

1 week ago

Severity (as classified)

High

Official source

https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2022.4407

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Status

Archived (older alert)

Affects

FI, GB

First detected by us

May 17, 2026

Agency-reported start

July 28, 2022

Days active

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❓ Frequently asked questions

▸ What is this product recall alert about?

Unauthorised colours (Acid Yellow 36, Auramine O, Orange II) in food colouring powder.. Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: food additives and flavourings · Hazard: Acid Yellow 36 unauthorised colour - {composition} *** Auramine O unauthorised colour - {composition} *** Orange II unauthorised colour - {composition · Origin: India · Notifie...

▸ When was this alert issued?

This alert was issued on July 28, 2022 by EU RASFF.

▸ Which countries are affected?

The alert applies to the following countries: Finland and United Kingdom.

▸ How serious is this alert?

Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.

▸ What should I do?

If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.

▸ Where can I find the official notice?

The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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