Unauthorised dye in chilli powder from China, via Germany
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- Sudan 1 unauthorised colour - {composition}
- Origin
- China *** Italy *** Poland
- Notifier
- Czechia
What is this? Some chilli powder from China may have an extra dye called Sudan 1. This dye is not allowed in food.
What's happening? The dye was found in chilli powder that came through Germany. It was sold in many countries.
Does this affect me? If you bought chilli powder, check where it came from. Some brands may be unsafe.
What should I do? Stop using the chilli powder if you are not sure. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: Sudan 1 unauthorised colour - {composition} · Origin: China *** Italy *** Poland · Notifier: Czechia
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