Unauthorised food colour in curry powder, from Vietnam.
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- Sudan 4 unauthorised colour - {composition}
- Origin
- Vietnam
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? A food colour called Sudan 4 was found in curry powder from Vietnam. Sudan 4 is not allowed in food.
What's happening? The curry powder with the wrong colour was sold in the Netherlands and France. It has been taken off the shelves.
Does this affect me? If you bought curry powder from Vietnam, check the label. You may have this product.
What should I do? Stop using the curry powder. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: Sudan 4 unauthorised colour - {composition} · Origin: Vietnam · Notifier: Netherlands
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