✓ verbatim from the press ◦ composed from multiple sources
Brazil's National Health Surveillance Agency (Anvisa) ordered Thursday (28) the recall of batch 13/25 of Casa de Mãe brand grated coconut, manufactured by Qualicoco Ltda., after detecting excess sulfur dioxide in the product. The decision was published in the Official Gazette and affects products with expiration dates until September 17, 2026. ◦
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"A Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária (Anvisa) determinou, nesta quinta-feira (28), o recolhimento de um lote do coco ralado da marca Casa de Mãe... A decisão foi publicada no Diário Oficial da União (DOU) e se refere ao lote 13/25, com validade até 17 de setembro de 2026."
According to Revista Fórum, tests conducted by the Federal District's Central Public Health Laboratory (Lacen) found 826 mg/kg of sulfur dioxide in the product, exceeding limits established by health legislation. Sulfur dioxide is authorized as a food preservative for its antioxidant properties, but there are regulatory limits for its use. ✓
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"Nos testes, foram encontrados 826 mg/kg de dióxido de enxofre, ultrapassando os limites estabelecidos pela legislação sanitária."
The measure includes suspension of distribution, sale, advertising and use of the product throughout the national territory. Anvisa determined that the company must immediately recall all units of the affected batch from the market to protect consumer health. ✓
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"Além do recolhimento, a Anvisa suspendeu a comercialização, distribuição, propaganda e uso do produto em todo o território nacional."
Anvisa ordered recall of batch 13/25 of Casa de Mãe coconut flakes published in Official Gazette on May 28
The product is manufactured by Qualicoco Ltda and expires on September 17, 2026
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Tests found 826 mg/kg of sulfur dioxide in the product
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What is the exact limit of sulfur dioxide allowed by health legislation for grated coconut?
Why it's still unknown: Reports state that 826 mg/kg exceeds the limit, but do not specify what the regulatory limit is
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How many units of batch 13/25 were produced and distributed?
Why it's still unknown: No source reports the size of the affected batch or how many products need to be recalled
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What are the specific health risks of consuming excess sulfur?
Why it's still unknown: Reports mention health risks but do not detail the effects of consuming sulfur dioxide above limits