Surya Foods Recalls Mother Africa Palm Oil Because It Contains Illegal Dye Sudan IV

Surya Foods is recalling Mother Africa Pure Red Palm Oil and Mother Africa Zomi Palm Oil sold in the United Kingdom because they contain Sudan IV, an illegal dye that may be toxic and potentially cancer-causing. This is a serious recall (Class I). The products were distributed in the United Kingdom.

Recalling firm

Surya Foods

Product

Products: Mother Africa Pure Red Palm Oil; Mother Africa Zomi Palm Oil.

Reason

The illegal dye Sudan IV is potentially genotoxic and possibly carcinogenic.

Classification

Class I

Category

food recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Food Standards Agency

Recall date

2018-04-13

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Food Standards Agency

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