2-Chloroethanol in Bacopa Monnieri extract from India, used in food supplement from Germany
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Categoría
- dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods
- Riesgo
- 2-chloroethanol - {pesticide residues} *** ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- Germany *** India
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? A food supplement made in Germany contains Bacopa Monnieri extract from India. Tests found a chemical called 2-chloroethanol in the extract.
What's happening? The supplement has been recalled because 2-chloroethanol can be harmful. The product was sold in Germany and the United States.
Does this affect me? If you have bought this supplement, you may have it. Stop using it right away.
What should I do? Throw the supplement away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after using it.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: dietetic foods, food supplements and fortified foods · Hazard: 2-chloroethanol - {pesticide residues} *** ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Germany *** India · Notifier: Germany
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