Elevated levels of 3-MCPD and glycidol in flavoured palm oil from Malaysia, via the Netherlands
- Classification
- Non-compliance notification
- Risk
- Potential risk
- Kategori
- fats and oils
- Fare
- 3-monochlor-1,2-propanediol (3-MCPD) - {industrial contaminants} *** glycidyl esters - {industrial contaminants} *** labelling incorrect - {labelling
- Origin
- Malaysia
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some flavoured palm oil from Malaysia may have too much of two chemicals called 3-MCPD and glycidol. These can form when oils are heated too much.
What's happening? Germany found these high levels in palm oil sent from Malaysia through the Netherlands. The oil may not be safe to eat.
Does this affect me? If you have flavoured palm oil from Malaysia bought in Germany, you might be affected.
What should I do? Stop using the oil and ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Non-compliance notification · Risk: Potential risk · Category: fats and oils · Hazard: 3-monochlor-1,2-propanediol (3-MCPD) - {industrial contaminants} *** glycidyl esters - {industrial contaminants} *** labelling incorrect - {labelling · Origin: Malaysia · Notifier: Germany
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