Unauthorized colors Sudan I, III and IV in palm oil from Ivory Coast with destination France
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fats and oils
- Hazard
- Sudan 1 unauthorised colour - {composition} *** Sudan 2 unauthorised colour - {composition} *** Sudan 3 unauthorised colour - {composition}
- Origin
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Some palm oil from Ivory Coast 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 meant for France. The oil should not be sold or used.
Does this affect me? If you bought palm oil or foods with palm oil in France, check the package.
What should I do? Stop using the oil and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fats and oils · Hazard: Sudan 1 unauthorised colour - {composition} *** Sudan 2 unauthorised colour - {composition} *** Sudan 3 unauthorised colour - {composition} · Origin: Côte d'Ivoire · Notifier: Belgium
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