E 211 - Sodium Benzoate Unauthorised In Frozen Passion Fruit And Dragon Fruit (pitahaya) Pulps / Rejeição De Polpas De Frutas Congeladas Com Aditivo Não Autorizado (e211 Benzoato De Ódio)

Frozen passion fruit and dragon fruit pulps from Brazil are being recalled in Portugal because they contain sodium benzoate (E211), a food additive that is not authorized for use in these products. The affected products were distributed in Portugal. This is classified as a Class II recall.

Product
E 211 - sodium benzoate unauthorised in frozen passion fruit and dragon fruit (pitahaya) pulps / Rejeição de Polpas de Frutas Congeladas com aditivo não autorizado (E211 Benzoato de ódio). Category: fruits and vegetables. Origin: Brazil
Reason
E 211 - sodium benzoate unauthorised in frozen passion fruit and dragon fruit (pitahaya) pulps / Rejeição de Polpas de Frutas Congeladas com aditivo não autorizado (E211 Benzoato de ódio)
Classification
Class II
Category
food recall
Country
European Union
Agency
RASFF
Recall date
2026-07-24
Status
Ongoing
Areas affected
PT
Distribution
Portugal

Official recall notice from RASFF

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/1923918f-dcd1-441f-b698-1e5f52e6db6e