Unauthorized colours Sudan IV in palm oil from Ghana
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fats and oils
- Hazard
- Sudan 4 unauthorised colour - {composition}
- Origin
- Ghana
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Some palm oil from Ghana has an extra colour called Sudan IV. This colour is not allowed in food.
What's happening? Belgium found this unsafe oil and stopped it at the border. The problem is now fixed.
Does this affect me? Only people who bought this oil in Belgium might have it. Most stores do not sell it.
What should I do? If you have this oil, throw it away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fats and oils · Hazard: Sudan 4 unauthorised colour - {composition} · Origin: Ghana · Notifier: Belgium
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