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? Palm oil from Ghana may have an unsafe red dye called Sudan IV. This dye is not allowed in food.
What's happening? Belgium found Sudan IV in some palm oil from Ghana. The oil was stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? If you bought palm oil from Ghana, check the package. This may only affect certain batches.
What should I do? Do not use the oil if you are unsure. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
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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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