Unlabelled allergen Sulphur dioxide in dried apricots from the Islamic Republic of Iran
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- other food product / mixed
- Hazard
- sulphite undeclared - {allergens}
- Origin
- Iran
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Dried apricots from Iran may have a hidden allergy warning. They can contain sulphur dioxide, which is not listed on the label.
What's happening? Germany found these apricots have an undeclared allergen. They are being recalled to protect people with sulphite allergies.
Does this affect me? If you bought dried apricots from Iran, check the label. People allergic to sulphur dioxide could have a bad reaction.
What should I do? Stop eating them and return them to the store. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: other food product / mixed · Hazard: sulphite undeclared - {allergens} · Origin: Iran · Notifier: Germany
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