The National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) has ordered the recall of batches of Castelo brand apple cider vinegar, produced by Castelo Alimentos S/A. The decision published in this Wednesday (11/26) issue of the Official Gazette of the Federation stipulates the suspension of the marketing, distribution and consumption of products.
The final financial analysis report, issued by the Central Public Health Laboratory (Lassen) of the Federal District, failed the Castillo apple cider vinegar test in a quantitative research test for sulfur dioxide.
According to Anvisa, an evaluation of the product showed an amount of sulfur dioxide that was not mentioned on the label. The specified amount was 340.65 mg/kg, but the maximum permissible size of the product was 200 mg/kg.
“The presence of sulfur dioxide in food, especially if unchecked, can cause allergic reactions in people who are sensitive to this chemical compound,” a note from Anvisa says.
Castelo Alimentos S/A. It informed that it is taking the necessary measures and cooperating with regulatory authorities.
“We are strengthening our commitment to quality, safety and transparency, values that have guided our operations throughout our 120-year history, because we know that consumers trust our brand for its consistency and attention to excellence,” a company memo says.