Unauthorised use of glutamic acid / unauthorised claims for meat preparations from Austria
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- meat and meat products (other than poultry)
- Origin
- Austria
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some meat from Austria was sold with extra glutamic acid added. Glutamic acid is a natural food part, but adding it needs permission.
What's happening? Germany found this meat and told stores to stop selling it. The meat is no longer on sale.
Does this affect me? Only if you bought meat from Austria recently. Most people are not affected.
What should I do? If you have this meat, throw it away or return it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: meat and meat products (other than poultry) · Origin: Austria · Notifier: Germany
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