unauthorised use of colour E 122 - azorubine in pickled turnips from Egypt
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- colour E 122 - azorubine unauthorised use - {food additives and flavourings}
- Origin
- Egypt
- Notifier
- Sweden
What is this? Some pickled turnips from Egypt may have a food colour called E 122 (azorubine) that is not allowed in Sweden.
What's happening? Sweden found this colour in the turnips and is warning people not to eat them.
Does this affect me? If you bought pickled turnips from Egypt, check the package or ask the store.
What should I do? Throw them away or return them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating them.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potential risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: colour E 122 - azorubine unauthorised use - {food additives and flavourings} · Origin: Egypt · Notifier: Sweden
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