Due to the wide spread use of one lot of chili powder contaminated with Sudan I, batches of different products like Worcester sauce, pizzas, pot noodles and seafood sauces were subjected to complete recalls. In order to stop the use of illegal colours in food, the European Commission raised the awareness of the food industry at EU level with respect to their responsibilities under the Food Law (Conclusions of the Standard Committee on the Food Chain and Animal Health Meeting of 10 May 2005).