Unauthorized additive titanium dioxide in Cinnamon Rolls from the United States
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- cereals and bakery products
- Hazard
- colour E 171 - titanium dioxide unauthorised use - {food additives and flavourings}
- Origin
- United States
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some cinnamon rolls from the United States have an extra colour called titanium dioxide. This colour is not allowed in food in Germany.
What's happening? Germany found these rolls with the extra colour. They are now warning people not to eat them.
Does this affect me? If you bought cinnamon rolls from the United States, this might affect you. Check the package or ask the store.
What should I do? Throw away the rolls or return them to the store. If you ate them and feel worried, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: cereals and bakery products · Hazard: colour E 171 - titanium dioxide unauthorised use - {food additives and flavourings} · Origin: United States · Notifier: Germany
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