Undeclared allergen sulphur dioxide and unauthorised use of the dye rhodamine B in pickled turnips from Poland.
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- Rhodamine B unauthorised colour - {composition} *** sulphur unauthorised substance - {chemical contamination (other)}
- Origin
- Syria
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some jars of pickled turnips from Poland have two problems. They contain a dye called rhodamine B, which is not allowed in food. They also have sulphur dioxide, which some people must avoid.
What's happening? Germany found these unsafe jars and told stores to take them off shelves. The turnips came from Syria but were sold in Poland.
Does this affect me? If you bought pickled turnips from Poland, check the jar. You might have this unsafe product.
What should I do? Do not eat the turnips. Return them to the store. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel sick after eating them.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: Rhodamine B unauthorised colour - {composition} *** sulphur unauthorised substance - {chemical contamination (other)} · Origin: Syria · Notifier: Germany
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