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🍎 Food CZ IT NL June 3, 2021

Unauthorized sulphite in hot chilli sauce from the USA

Classification
Information notification for follow-up
Risk
Not serious
Category
soups, broths, sauces and condiments
Hazard
sulphite unauthorised - {food additives and flavourings}
Origin
United States
Notifier
Czechia
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What is this? A hot chilli sauce from the USA has too much sulphite. Sulphite is a food additive sometimes used to keep food fresh.

What's happening? The sauce was sold in Czechia, Italy, and the Netherlands. It has more sulphite than allowed.

Does this affect me? If you bought this sauce, check the label. It may not be safe to eat.

What should I do? Stop eating the sauce. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Not serious · Category: soups, broths, sauces and condiments · Hazard: sulphite unauthorised - {food additives and flavourings} · Origin: United States · Notifier: Czechia

First published
June 3, 2021
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2021.2864

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What is this product recall alert about?
Unauthorized sulphite in hot chilli sauce from the USA. Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Not serious · Category: soups, broths, sauces and condiments · Hazard: sulphite unauthorised - {food additives and flavourings} · Origin: United States · Notifier: Czechia
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on June 3, 2021 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Czechia, Italy, and Netherlands.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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