Unauthorized additive E102 tartrazine in pickled gherkin from the United States via Netherlands
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- No risk
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- colour E 102 - tartrazine unauthorised use - {food additives and flavourings}
- Origin
- United States
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? A food colour called E102 (tartrazine) was found in pickled gherkins. Tartrazine is not allowed in this food.
What's happening? The gherkins came from the United States and were sold in Germany and the Netherlands. The problem has been fixed.
Does this affect me? Only if you bought these pickled gherkins. Most people are not at risk.
What should I do? If you have the gherkins, throw them away. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: colour E 102 - tartrazine unauthorised use - {food additives and flavourings} · Origin: United States · Notifier: Germany
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