Unauthorised substance matrine in licorice powder
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Undecided
- Category
- other food product / mixed
- Hazard
- matrine unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Denmark *** France
- Notifier
- Finland
What is this? Licorice powder is a sweet spice used in food. It may contain a chemical called matrine, which is not allowed in food.
What's happening? Some licorice powder sold in Europe and South Africa has matrine in it. Authorities are checking and recalling affected products.
Does this affect me? If you bought licorice powder in Finland, Denmark, France, Germany, Norway, South Africa, or Sweden, check your package.
What should I do? Stop using the powder and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell. Return it to the store where you bought it.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Undecided · Category: other food product / mixed · Hazard: matrine unauthorised substance - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Denmark *** France · Notifier: Finland
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