Unauthorised substance ethylene oxide in a mix of food additives containing locust bean gum, from Malaysia
- Classification
- Information notification for attention
- Risk
- Serious
- Kategori
- food additives and flavourings
- Fare
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Malaysia
- Notifier
- Greece
What is this? Some food additives with locust bean gum may have an extra chemical called ethylene oxide. This is not allowed in the EU.
What's happening? Greece found this problem in a mix from Malaysia. They told other EU countries to watch for it.
Does this affect me? If you live in Greece, check foods with locust bean gum. This includes some desserts or sauces.
What should I do? If you are unsure, ask your doctor or pharmacist before eating these foods.
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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: food additives and flavourings · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Malaysia · Notifier: Greece
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