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🍎 Food DK December 4, 2023

undeclared ingredients in vanilla pudding powder

Classification
Non-compliance notification
Risk
No risk
Category
ices and desserts
Hazard
colour E 124 - Ponceau 4R / cochineal red A undeclared - {food additives and flavourings}
Origin
Lebanon
Notifier
Denmark
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What is this? A vanilla pudding powder from Lebanon may have a red food dye called Ponceau 4R. The dye is not listed on the label.

What's happening? Denmark found the dye in the pudding powder but it was not written on the package. This is against the rules.

Does this affect me? Only people who bought this pudding powder in Denmark need to check.

What should I do? Stop using it and return it to the store. 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: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: ices and desserts · Hazard: colour E 124 - Ponceau 4R / cochineal red A undeclared - {food additives and flavourings} · Origin: Lebanon · Notifier: Denmark

First published
December 4, 2023
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=AA23.8322

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What is this product recall alert about?
undeclared ingredients in vanilla pudding powder. Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: No risk · Category: ices and desserts · Hazard: colour E 124 - Ponceau 4R / cochineal red A undeclared - {food additives and flavourings} · Origin: Lebanon · Notifier: Denmark
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on December 4, 2023 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Denmark.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
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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