unauthorised food additives formaldehyde and ethoxylated alcohol in limes (Citrus latifolia) from Brazil
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Categoría
- fruits and vegetables
- Origin
- Brazil
- Notifier
- Spain
What is this? Some limes from Brazil may have two extra chemicals: formaldehyde and ethoxylated alcohol. These are not allowed in food.
What's happening? Spain found these chemicals in limes from Brazil. The limes were stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? Only if you bought limes from Brazil recently. Most limes in stores are safe.
What should I do? Throw away any Brazilian limes you have. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Origin: Brazil · Notifier: Spain
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