Issued: 25 November 2003
Sudan 1 Food Warning
The Food Standards Agency has issued a warning that Map brand Tandoori Masala Spice Mix has been found to be contaminated with the illegal dye, 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.
Map brand Tandoori Masala Spice Mix is distributed by Bestway Cash and Carry stores and has been on sale in various retail outlets in the United Kingdom.
The company has undertaken a trade withdrawal of affected product in 100g, 400g and 1kg packets, all best before end March 2004, and displayed point of sale notices in Bestway Cash and Carry stores.
Anyone who has this product is advised by Angus Council's Environmental and Consumer Protection Department to dispose of it.
Further information is available on the Food Standards Agency web site at www.food.gov.uk.