Presence of ethylene oxide in capsules
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Kategori
- other food product / mixed
- Fare
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- China
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Some capsules may have a small amount of a chemical called ethylene oxide. This chemical is sometimes used to clean food but can be harmful in large amounts.
What's happening? A few capsule products from China have been found to have ethylene oxide. These products are being recalled in some European countries.
Does this affect me? If you have bought capsules recently, check if they are part of this recall. This mainly affects people in France, Czechia, Germany, or Spain.
What should I do? Stop using the capsules if they are part of the recall. Ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice before using any other capsules.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: other food product / mixed · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: China · Notifier: France
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