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Food Alert: for Information
Ref: 44/2005
A product withdrawal has been issued in respect of Supreme brand Coriander Powder, Hot Curry Powder and Mild Curry Powder, due to contamination with the illegal dyes Sudan I and IV.
Sudan I and IV are not permitted colours under the Colours in Food Regulations 1995. They are considered to be genotoxic carcinogens and their presence, at any level is not permitted in foodstuffs for any purpose.
The affected products were packed by Lubna Food Ltd, which has undertaken a product withdrawal of the affected items.
The products being withdrawn are:
Supreme brand - Batch Code 031201
100g Coriander Powder, BBE Dec 06
400g Hot Curry Powder, BBE Dec 06
400g Mild Curry Powder, BBE Dec 06
100g Mild Curry Powder, BBE Dec 06
100g Hot Curry Powder, BBE Dec 06
No other Supreme Brand products are known to be affected.
A copy of the Lubna Foods Ltd point-of-sale notice is attached to this food alert.
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