Unauthorised use of Erythrosine (E127) in confectionery from India, via Germany
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Category
- confectionery
- Hazard
- colour E 127 - erythrosine unauthorised use - {food additives and flavourings}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some sweets from India may have a red food dye called erythrosine (E127). This dye is not allowed in these sweets in Europe.
What's happening? Germany found these sweets with the wrong dye. They were sold in many European countries.
Does this affect me? If you bought sweets from India, check the label. You may have this product.
What should I do? Stop eating the sweets. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: confectionery · Hazard: colour E 127 - erythrosine unauthorised use - {food additives and flavourings} · Origin: India · Notifier: Germany
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