Unauthorized colors Sudan I, III and IV in palm oil from Ivory Coast with destination France
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fats and oils
- Hazard
- Sudan 1 unauthorised colour - {composition} *** Sudan 3 unauthorised colour - {composition} *** Sudan 4 unauthorised colour - {composition}
- Origin
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? This is about palm oil from Ivory Coast that may have extra colors called Sudan I, III and IV. These colors are not allowed in food.
What's happening? Belgium found these colors in palm oil that was going to France. The oil was stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? If you bought palm oil from Ivory Coast, you might have some. Check your kitchen.
What should I do? Do not eat it. Ask your doctor or pharmacist what to do next.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fats and oils · Hazard: Sudan 1 unauthorised colour - {composition} *** Sudan 3 unauthorised colour - {composition} *** Sudan 4 unauthorised colour - {composition} · Origin: Côte d'Ivoire · Notifier: Belgium
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