ethylene oxide in xanthan gum E415 from Italy
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Categoría
- food additives and flavourings
- Riesgo
- ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
- Origin
- China *** Italy
- Notifier
- Italy
What is this? A food additive called xanthan gum (labelled E415) may contain a chemical called ethylene oxide. This chemical is used as a pesticide.
What's happening? Italy found ethylene oxide in xanthan gum from China. They issued an alert to stop the sale of these products.
Does this affect me? If you live in Italy or Switzerland and have bought foods with xanthan gum, you may be affected.
What should I do? Check your pantry for foods with xanthan gum. If you're unsure, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: food additives and flavourings · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: China *** Italy · Notifier: Italy
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