The tobacco company British American Tobacco Sweden is recalling the snus product Granit Original White Portion Large, writes the Swedish Food Agency. It applies to snus manufactured between 30 May and 10 November this year.
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Contains carcinogenic substance
The reason is that a batch contains benzapyrene in concentrations that exceed the permitted limit value. Benzapyrene is a hydrocarbon that can cause cancer.
Consumers are asked to dispose of the product and contact the tobacco company for a replacement product or refund, writes British American Tobacco Sweden.