Unauthorized colorant methyl yellow in turmeric powder from India, via Italy
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- herbs and spices
- Hazard
- methyl yellow unauthorised colour - {composition}
- Origin
- India
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? A spice called turmeric powder from India may have an unsafe color called methyl yellow.
What's happening? Some turmeric powder sold in Europe has too much methyl yellow, which is not allowed.
Does this affect me? If you bought turmeric powder from India in Germany, Italy, Malta, Portugal, or Spain, check it.
What should I do? Stop using it and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: herbs and spices · Hazard: methyl yellow unauthorised colour - {composition} · Origin: India · Notifier: Germany
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