If there is something we all have at home, even if it is not something we use every day, it is a section of our pantry in which we keep spices or condiments. Although some last for months, others are essential to give a touch of flavor to what we are cooking at that time.
One of those condiments that most of us have at home is the Red paprika. There are countless recipes in which we can incorporate this spice. That is why the information published on Friday the Red de Alerta European food (Rasff).
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The European Commission alert system published a notice after receiving a notification from the competent authorities in the field of food for Netherlands. These have been those who, according to the notice, They have detected tenuazonic acid in a red paprika lot distributed by Spain.
If just a few days ago it was the Spanish Food and Nutrition Security Agency (AESAN) The one that reported on the presence of rubber pieces in several canned vegetables distributed by the Netherlands and sold in Spain, now the notice occurs in reverse. The paprika affected by the notice is distributed by our country and is sold in the Netherlands.
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As explained in the La Rasff notice, it has been the distribution company itself that, in a self -controlhas detected the presence of this acid. One that, according to experts, has Neurotoxic effects forks potentially carcinogenic. At the moment, the Netherlands have notified through the alert system and The case is pending resolution.
