3-MCPD in palm oil from Ghana
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Kategori
- fats and oils
- Fare
- 3-monochlor-1,2-propanediol (3-MCPD) - {industrial contaminants}
- Origin
- Ghana
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? 3-MCPD is a chemical that can form in some palm oils during high-heat processing. It may be harmful if eaten in large amounts over time.
What's happening? Palm oil from Ghana has been found with too much 3-MCPD. Some countries are recalling products that use this oil.
Does this affect me? If you live in the listed countries, check foods with palm oil, like snacks or margarine. Older people and children may be more at risk.
What should I do? Stop eating the product and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: fats and oils · Hazard: 3-monochlor-1,2-propanediol (3-MCPD) - {industrial contaminants} · Origin: Ghana · Notifier: Netherlands
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