2-chloroethanol and ethylene oxide in food supplements from Austria
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Kategori
- dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
- Fare
- 2-chloroethanol - {pesticide residues} *** ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Austria
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some food supplements from Austria have small amounts of two chemicals called 2-chloroethanol and ethylene oxide. These are not supposed to be in food.
What's happening? Germany found these chemicals in some supplements and told stores to stop selling them. The problem has been fixed.
Does this affect me? If you bought food supplements from Austria, check if they are on the recall list.
What should I do? Do not eat the recalled supplements. Ask your pharmacist or doctor before taking any new supplements.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Hazard: 2-chloroethanol - {pesticide residues} *** ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Austria · Notifier: Germany
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