Food Standards Agency warning on erucid acid in imported pickles, sauces and preserved vegetables

The Food Standards Agency is advising people not to eat particular pickles, sauces and preserved vegetables imported from Bangladesh, China, Pakistan and India, following a survey that showed that some products contained illegally high levels of erucic acid.

For more information on erucid acid and its possible effects on humans see Food Standard Agency issues warning on erucic acid.

For an up-to-date list of products containing Erucic acid see List of affected products known to contain elevated levels of erucic acid.