Unauthorised substance ethylene oxide in bamboo shoot extract from Spain, used in food supplements from Germany
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Kategori
- other food product / mixed
- Fare
- 2-chloroethanol - {pesticide residues} *** ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- France *** Germany *** Lithuania *** Spain
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some food supplements made in Germany contain bamboo shoot extract from Spain. The extract has small amounts of two chemicals called ethylene oxide and 2-chloroethanol.
What's happening? These chemicals should not be in food. They can be harmful if eaten often. The supplements were sold in several European countries.
Does this affect me? If you bought these supplements in Germany, Spain, France, or other listed countries, you may have some at home.
What should I do? Stop using the product. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell or need advice.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: other food product / mixed · Hazard: 2-chloroethanol - {pesticide residues} *** ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: France *** Germany *** Lithuania *** Spain · Notifier: Germany
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