Undeclared sulfur dioxide in banana in syrup
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- fruits and vegetables
- Hazard
- E220- sulfur dioxide too high content - {food additives and flavourings}
- Origin
- Thailand
- Notifier
- Denmark
What is this? A can of banana in syrup may have too much sulfur dioxide. Sulfur dioxide is a chemical sometimes used to keep food fresh.
What's happening? Denmark found this problem in a batch of banana in syrup from Thailand. The chemical was not listed on the label.
Does this affect me? If you bought this banana in syrup in Denmark, you might have it. Check your pantry.
What should I do? Stop eating it and return it to the store. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: fruits and vegetables · Hazard: E220- sulfur dioxide too high content - {food additives and flavourings} · Origin: Thailand · Notifier: Denmark
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