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🍎 Food DE NL June 18, 2024

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
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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.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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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

First published
June 18, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA24.4657

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What is this product recall alert about?
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
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 18, 2024 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Germany and Netherlands.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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