ethylene oxide in Locust bean gum (16,1 mg/kg - ppm) from Turkey
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Categoría
- food additives and flavourings
- Riesgo
- 2-chloroethanol - {pesticide residues} *** ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- France *** Türkiye
- Notifier
- France
What is this? Locust bean gum is a thickener used in some foods. Ethylene oxide is a chemical sometimes found in small amounts in food.
What's happening? Some locust bean gum from Turkey has too much ethylene oxide. This is a serious safety risk.
Does this affect me? Yes, if you live in France, Czechia, Germany, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, or Sweden. The affected gum may be in foods you buy.
What should I do? Check any foods with thickeners. If unsure, ask your doctor or pharmacist before eating.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: food additives and flavourings · Hazard: 2-chloroethanol - {pesticide residues} *** ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: France *** Türkiye · Notifier: France
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