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Unauthorised food additives E 410, E 415, E 417 og E 440 in Jelly candy

Classification
Alert notification
Risk
Serious
Category
confectionery
Origin
China
Notifier
Denmark
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What is this? Some jelly candies from China have extra thickeners called E 410, E 415, E 417 and E 440. These are not allowed in these sweets.

What's happening? Stores in many EU countries sold these candies. Now they are being taken off shelves.

Does this affect me? If you bought jelly candies from China, check the bag. These sweets may be in shops or online.

What should I do? Do not eat them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating them.

🤖 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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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: confectionery · Origin: China · Notifier: Denmark

First published
June 23, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2023.4247

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What is this product recall alert about?
Unauthorised food additives E 410, E 415, E 417 og E 440 in Jelly candy. Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: confectionery · Origin: China · Notifier: Denmark
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 23, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Denmark, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovenia, Spain, and Sweden.
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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