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🍎 Food SK CZ April 10, 2024

undeclared colour yellow SY (E 110) and ponceau 4R (E 124) in lollipop form China, via Czech Republic

Classification
Information notification for follow-up
Risk
Not serious
Category
confectionery
Hazard
colour E 110 - Sunset Yellow FCF undeclared - {food additives and flavourings} *** colour E 124 - Ponceau 4R / cochineal red A undeclared - {food addi
Origin
China
Notifier
Slovakia
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What is this? Some lollipops from China, sold in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, have two food colours that were not listed on the label.

What's happening? These colours, called E 110 and E 124, were found in the lollipops but not declared on the packaging.

Does this affect me? If you bought these lollipops in the Czech Republic or Slovakia, you may have them at home.

What should I do? Stop eating them and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you have any health concerns.

🤖 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: confectionery · Hazard: colour E 110 - Sunset Yellow FCF undeclared - {food additives and flavourings} *** colour E 124 - Ponceau 4R / cochineal red A undeclared - {food addi · Origin: China · Notifier: Slovakia

First published
April 10, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2024.2830

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What is this product recall alert about?
undeclared colour yellow SY (E 110) and ponceau 4R (E 124) in lollipop form China, via Czech Republic. Classification: Information notification for follow-up · Risk: Not serious · Category: confectionery · Hazard: colour E 110 - Sunset Yellow FCF undeclared - {food additives and flavourings} *** colour E 124 - Ponceau 4R / cochineal red A undeclared - {food addi · Origin: China ·...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on April 10, 2024 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: Slovakia and Czechia.
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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