Unauthorized additive E210 in Tomato Paste from Egypt
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Not serious
- Category
- soups, broths, sauces and condiments
- Hazard
- E 210 - benzoic acid unauthorised - {food additives and flavourings}
- Origin
- Egypt
- Notifier
- Cyprus
What is this? Some tomato paste from Egypt has an extra chemical called E210 (benzoic acid) that is not allowed in food.
What's happening? The product was stopped at the border in Cyprus because it had this extra chemical.
Does this affect me? If you bought tomato paste from Egypt, check the package or ask the store.
What should I do? Do not eat it if you are unsure. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Not serious · Category: soups, broths, sauces and condiments · Hazard: E 210 - benzoic acid unauthorised - {food additives and flavourings} · Origin: Egypt · Notifier: Cyprus
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