Unauthorised use of colour E 124 - Ponceau 4R in strawberries in syrup
- Classification
- Information notification for follow-up
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- E124 - Ponceau 4R/cochineal red A too high content - {food additives and flavourings}
- Origin
- China
- Notifier
- Slovakia
What is this? Some strawberries in syrup may have too much red food colour called E 124. This colour is not allowed in this food.
What's happening? Slovakia found this colour in strawberries in syrup from China. The amount is higher than the law allows.
Does this affect me? Only people in Slovakia who bought this product need to check.
What should I do? If you have this product, ask your pharmacist or doctor if it is safe to eat.
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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Not serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: E124 - Ponceau 4R/cochineal red A too high content - {food additives and flavourings} · Origin: China · Notifier: Slovakia
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