Unauthorized additives Sudan I and Sudan IV in curry powder from Türkiye
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Potentially serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- Sudan 1 unauthorised colour - {composition} *** Sudan 4 unauthorised colour - {composition}
- Origin
- Türkiye
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some curry powder from Türkiye has two unsafe dyes called Sudan I and Sudan IV. These dyes are not allowed in food.
What's happening? Germany found these dyes in the curry powder. These dyes can be harmful if eaten.
Does this affect me? If you have this curry powder at home, you should not use it.
What should I do? Throw it away or return it to the store. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after eating it.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Potentially serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: Sudan 1 unauthorised colour - {composition} *** Sudan 4 unauthorised colour - {composition} · Origin: Türkiye · Notifier: Germany
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