Ethylene oxide in prepared food from the Republic of Korea
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Categoría
- prepared dishes and snacks
- Riesgo
- 2-chloroethanol - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- South Korea
- Notifier
- Germany
What is this? Some ready-to-eat foods from South Korea may have a small amount of a chemical called ethylene oxide. This is not allowed in food sold in the EU.
What's happening? Germany found this problem and told other EU countries. The foods could be risky if eaten often.
Does this affect me? If you bought ready-made dishes or snacks from South Korea, check the package or ask the store.
What should I do? Stop eating the food and return it to the shop. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: prepared dishes and snacks · Hazard: 2-chloroethanol - {pesticide residues} · Origin: South Korea · Notifier: Germany
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