Unauthorised use of benzoic acid in spirit drink from United Kingdom
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- alcoholic beverages
- Hazard
- E 210 - benzoic acid unauthorised - {food additives and flavourings}
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Notifier
- Greece
What is this? A drink from the United Kingdom may have too much benzoic acid, a food additive.
What's happening? Greece stopped some of these drinks at the border because the acid was not allowed.
Does this affect me? If you bought this drink in Greece, it might be affected.
What should I do? Do not drink it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: alcoholic beverages · Hazard: E 210 - benzoic acid unauthorised - {food additives and flavourings} · Origin: United Kingdom · Notifier: Greece
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