unauthorised use of colour E 110 - Sunset Yellow FCF and of colour E 124 - Ponceau 4R / cochineal red A in chilli sauce from Vietnam
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- soups, broths, sauces and condiments
- Hazard
- E124 - Ponceau 4R/cochineal red A too high content - {food additives and flavourings} *** colour E 110 - Sunset Yellow FCF unauthorised use - {food ad
- Origin
- Vietnam
- Notifier
- Cyprus
What is this? Some chilli sauce from Vietnam has too much red food dye called E 124. It also has another dye, E 110, that is not allowed in this sauce.
What's happening? The sauce was stopped at the border in Cyprus because it had too much dye. The problem has been fixed now.
Does this affect me? If you bought this sauce in Cyprus, check if it is from Vietnam. If it is, do not use it.
What should I do? Throw the sauce away or return it. If you are not sure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: soups, broths, sauces and condiments · Hazard: E124 - Ponceau 4R/cochineal red A too high content - {food additives and flavourings} *** colour E 110 - Sunset Yellow FCF unauthorised use - {food ad · Origin: Vietnam · Notifier: Cyprus
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