Unauthorized Sudan red IV dye in palm oil from Ivory Coast
- Classification
- Border rejection notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fats and oils
- Hazard
- Sudan 4 unauthorised colour - {composition}
- Origin
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Notifier
- Belgium
What is this? Some palm oil from Ivory Coast has an unsafe red dye called Sudan red. This dye is not allowed in food.
What's happening? Belgium found this unsafe dye in palm oil from Ivory Coast. The oil was stopped at the border.
Does this affect me? If you bought palm oil from Ivory Coast, check the label. This may not affect other palm oil.
What should I do? If you have this oil, do not use it. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have questions.
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Classification: Border rejection notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fats and oils · Hazard: Sudan 4 unauthorised colour - {composition} · Origin: Côte d'Ivoire · Notifier: Belgium
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