EU alert · RASFF Risk: Serious Confectionery
Risk of suffocation due to consumption of and unauthorized use of carrageenan (E 407), konjac (E 425), xanthan gum (E 415) and titanium dioxide (E 171) in jelly cups from Vietnam
Validated by the European Commission: · Ref. 2025.7014
Summary
Alert notification notified by Germany concerning Jelly confectionery in mini cups (confectionery), originating from Vietnam. Hazard: not determined (other).
A RASFF notification means that a risk was identified and shared between national authorities. It does not necessarily mean the product was sold in every country — check the distribution list and the measures taken.
Product
Jelly confectionery in mini cups
- Category
- Confectionery
- Product type
- Food
- Classification
- Alert notification
Hazards found (analytical results)
- suffocation risk consumption - not determined (other)
- E 407 - carrageenan - unauthorised - food additives and flavourings
- E 415 - xanthan gum - unauthorised - food additives and flavourings
- E 425 - konjac - unauthorised - food additives and flavourings
- colour E 171 - titanium dioxide - unauthorised use - food additives and flavourings
Measures taken
- Distribution status: No distribution from notifying country
- Notification basis: Official control on the market
Distributed to
Germany
Source: RASFF Window — European Commission
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