Published on:
18
March 2004
The Food Standards Agency has informed us of further contamination of products with Sudan 1 dye, a colouring not permitted to be used in food as it is considered to be a carcinogen.
Products containing Sudan 1 present a risk to health if consumed in sufficient quantities.
CONTAMINATION OF PRODUCTS CONTAINING CHILLI PRODUCED BY GREEN CUISINE FOOD PRODUCTS LTD WITH SUDAN 1 DYE
Whilst a trade withdrawal of the affected products is underway it is important that members of the public check their cupboards for the products. Catering premises should also check their stocks for the products.
Food Authorities were advised earlier this year of Sudan I contamination of various products manufactured by Green Cuisine Food Products of Watton, Norfolk.
We have been advised that since that time, further products produced by this company have been sampled and have also been found to be contaminated with Sudan I.
Sudan I is not a permitted colour under the Colours in Food Regulations 1995. It is considered to be a genotoxic carcinogen and its presence at any level is not permitted in foodstuffs for any purpose.
The Company have undertaken a trade withdrawal of the affected products and sent a letter to all of their customers that have received affected products confirming the details of the withdrawal.
The following additional products are affected:
Green Cuisine Brand Chilli Powder sold in 60g jars bearing the BBE code13/07/04Green Cuisine Brand Cayenne Powder sold in 50g boxes, bearing the BBE code 13/07/04Healthy Weigh Brand Chilli Powder sold in 25g bags bearing the BBE code 06/07/04
Green Cuisine Brand products are sold nationally in weigh and save shops, cash and carrys, independent grocers and health food outlets.
Healthy Weigh Brand products are sold in weigh and save shops in the North East of England
Further information including pictures of various products can be obtained on the Food Standards Agency website www.food.gov.uk/enforcement.