Unauthorized color orange II in curry powder from India
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- Orange II unauthorised colour - {composition}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? A spice mix called curry powder from India has a color called orange II. This color is not allowed in food in Europe.
What's happening? Belgium and France have stopped some curry powder from India because it has the wrong color. The color is not safe to eat.
Does this affect me? If you have curry powder from India, check where it came from. If it says India, do not use it.
What should I do? Throw it away or return it to the store. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating it.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: Orange II unauthorised colour - {composition} · Origin: India · Notifier: Belgium
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